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Rogers
Rogers city (1990 pop. 24,692), Benton co., extreme NW Ark., in the Ozarks; inc. 1881. The city is located in a resort and fruit farm area. There is diversified manufacturing. The first Wal-Mart store opened there in 1962. ... Read more
Will Rogers
Will Rogers (William Penn Adair Rogers), 1879-1935, American humorist, b. Oolagah, Indian Territory (now in Oklahoma). In his youth he worked as a cowboy in Oklahoma, and after traveling over the world, he returned to the United States and worked in vaudeville as a cowboy rope-twirler, joking cas... Read more
Roger II
Roger II c.1095-1154, count (1101-30) and first king (1130-54) of Sicily, son and successor of Roger I. He conquered (1127) Apulia and Salerno and sided with the antipope Anacletus II against Pope Innocent II . In 1130, Anacletus crowned Roger king. Innocent rallied Holy Roman Emperor Lothair II a... Read more
Woodes Rogers
Woodes Rogers 1679?-1732, British privateer and colonial administrator. A romantic figure, Rogers plundered (1708-9) Spanish commerce in the Pacific and rescued Alexander Selkirk from the Juan Fernández islands. He later (1717) leased the Bahama islands and served as the first governor the... Read more
Bruce Rogers
Bruce Rogers 1870-1957, American typographer and book designer, b. Lafayette, Ind. As printing adviser to Cambridge Univ. Press, Harvard Univ. Press, and to commercial houses specializing in limited editions and fine printing, he earned a reputation as his era's leading American book designer. Infl... Read more
Roger of Wendover
Roger of Wendover d. c.1236, English chronicler, a monk of St. Albans. As historiographer of St. Albans, he began the Flores historiarum (see Matthew of Westminster ), a general chronicle starting with the creation. He drew the material from 1192 to 1201 from Roger of Hoveden , but that from 12... Read more
Roger North
Roger North 1653-1734, English biographer. A lawyer, he wrote excellent biographies of his brothers: Francis North, Lord Guilford, Keeper of the Great Seal (1742); Dudley North, a merchant (1744); and John North, master of Trinity College, Cambridge (1744). He is also noted for his Autobiography ... Read more
Samuel Rogers
Samuel Rogers 1763-1855, English poet. Independently wealthy, he owned a beautiful home on St. James Street, Westminster, which became the center of literary society. He was famous for his conversation and numbered Byron, Lamb, and Wordsworth among his friends. His poetry, which includes Pleasures... Read more
John Rogers
John Rogers 1500?-1555, English Protestant martyr, grad. Cambridge, 1526. He became a Roman Catholic priest, but under the influence of William Tyndale , whom he met in Antwerp, he turned (1535) to Protestantism. He employed himself in preparing for the press an English version of the Bible, which... Read more
Roger Sherman
Roger Sherman 1721-93, American political leader, b. Newton, Mass. Sherman helped to draft and signed the Declaration of Independence. He was long a member (1774-81, 1783-84) of the Continental Congress, helped to draw up the Articles of Confederation, and after serving as a member of the Constitut... Read more

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Roger II
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Roger II Roger II (1095-1154), king of Sicily from 1130 to 1154, was the most able...Jewish, and Norman cultures produced a brilliant cosmopolitan state. Roger II was the son of the "Great Count" Roger of Sicily and Adelaide of Savona...
Roger van der Weyden
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Roger van der Weyden , c.1400-1464, major early Flemish master, known also as Roger de la Pasture. He is believed to have studied...master at objective rendering of detail, whereas Roger in his work portrayed emotions with an assurance...
Roger Sherman
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Roger Sherman Roger Sherman (1721-1793), American patriot, was a signer of the Declaration...Independence and a formidable voice at the Constitutional Convention. Roger Sherman was born of humble origins. As a youth, he worked as a cordwainer...
Traynor, Roger John
Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law TRAYNOR, ROGER JOHN Among the most influential and highly esteemed jurists of the twentieth century, Roger J. Traynor was a professor, author...exercised by each parent." — Roger John Traynor Traynor's jurisprudence...
Bacon, Roger (ca. 1220-1292)
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology Bacon, Roger (ca. 1220-1292) Versatile British scientist...s servant, Miles. Sources: Bacon, Roger. The Mirror of Alchemy. Los Angeles...x2014; — . The Opus Majus of Roger Bacon. 2 vols. Philadelphia: University...
Roger Martin du Gard
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Roger Martin du Gard The French author Roger Martin du Gard (1881-1958) portrayed the conflicts in man...the social upheaval in France during the early 20th century. Roger Martin du Gard was born at Neuilly-sur-Seine on March 23...
Roger Huntington Sessions
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Roger Huntington Sessions The works of the American composer Roger Huntington Sessions (1896-1985) are characterized...individual character. He was also an influential teacher. Roger Sessions was born December 28, 1896, in Brooklyn, New...
Sherman, Roger
Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law SHERMAN, ROGER Roger Sherman was a colonial and U.S. politician and judge who played a...for carrying the will of the Legislature into effect." — Roger Sherman After America won its independence, Sherman devoted himself...
Bacon, Roger
Encyclopedia entry from: U*X*L Encyclopedia of World Biography Roger Bacon Born: c. 1214 Ilchester, Somerset...philosopher The medieval English philosopher Roger Bacon insisted on the importance of a so...is known for certain about the details of Roger Bacon's life or about the chronology of...
Roger I
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Roger I (Roger Guiscard), c.1031-1101, Norman conqueror of Sicily; son of Tancred...of Sicily under Robert's suzerainty. Robert's death (1085) left Roger the most powerful Norman lord in S Italy, and he ruled the various ethnic...

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Roger of Hereford
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography ROGER OF HEREFORD ( fl . England, second half...Very little is known with certainty about Roger of Hereford ’ s career. There...several other contemporaneous Englishmen named Roger. At the beginning of his Compotus , which...
Vadim, Roger
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers VADIM, Roger Nationality: French. Born: Roger Vadim Plemiannikov in Paris, 26 January 1928. Education...By VADIM: books— Les Liaisons dangereuses, with Roger Vailland and Claude Brulé, New York, 1962. Memoirs...
Roger II
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History Roger II (or Roger Guiscard ) ( c. 1095–1154) King of SICILY (1130–...expansion into southern Italy and Sicily was begun by the brothers Robert and Roger GUISCARD , initially in defiance of the pope, but subsequently with his...
Money-Kyrle, Roger Earle (1898-1980)
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Psychoanalysis MONEY-KYRLE, ROGER EARLE (1898-1980) Roger Money-Kyrle, a British psychoanalyst and member of the British...Karnac Books. (Origianlly published 1982.) Money-Kyrle, Roger E. (1930). The meaning of sacrifice . London: L. &...
maladie de Roger
Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing maladie de Roger ( Roger's disease ) (ma-la- di dĕ ro- zh ay ) n. a form of congenital heart disease in which there is a small ventricular septal defect that produces a loud heart murmur. [ H. L. Roger (1809–91), French physician]
roger
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English ...and understood (used in radio communication): “Roger; we'll be with you in about ten minutes.”...x201C;Go light the stove.” “Roger, Mister Bossman,” Frank replied.
Corman, Roger
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers CORMAN, Roger Nationality: American. Born: Roger William Corman in Detroit, Michigan, 5 April 1926. Education: Attended Beverly Hills High School; Stanford University, California, engineering degree; Oxford University, one term, 1950...
Fry, Roger
Book article from: A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century Art Fry, Roger (1866–1934). British critic, painter, and designer, born...x2018;In so far as taste can be changed by one man, it was changed by Roger Fry.’ Clark was unimpressed with Fry's work as a painter...
Wagner, Roger (Francis)
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music Wagner, Roger (Francis) ( b Le Puy, 1914; d Dijon, 1992). Fr.-born choral conductor...12. Mus. dir., St Joseph's Church, Los Angeles, 1937. Founded Roger Wagner Chorale 1946, which toured widely and won high reputation as one...
Mortimer, Roger, 1st earl of March
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Mortimer, Roger, 1st earl of March ( c. 1287–1330). A lord of the Welsh march, Roger Mortimer was one of the rebels who surrendered to Edward II in 1321. He made a dramatic escape from the Tower of London in 1324, and went into...

Thesaurus entries related to "Roger"

yes
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...well, of course, by all means, sure, certainly, absolutely, indeed, right, affirmative, in the affirmative, agreed, roger; Nautical aye aye; informal yeah, yep, yup, ya, uh-huh, okay, OK, okey-dokey, okey-doke; archaic yea, aye...
stand
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...hold water, hold up, stand questioning, survive investigation, bear examination, be verifiable.   2. that creep Roger stood up his blind date synonyms : fail to keep a date with, fail to meet, fail to keep an appointment with, jilt. stand...
self-esteem
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus self-esteem • noun  the best thing I ever did for my self-esteem was to divorce Roger synonyms : self-respect, pride, dignity, self-regard, faith in oneself; morale, self-confidence, confidence, self-assurance. See note at pride.
breeze
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...child's play, nothing; informal piece of cake, cinch, snap, kids' stuff, cakewalk, five-finger exercise, duck soup. • verb   informal Roger breezed into her office synonyms : saunter, stroll, sail, cruise.
power
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...of, a lot of, much; informal lots of, loads of. phrases: have someone in/under one's power  I doubt that Roger will ever have Etta under his power synonyms : have control over, have influence over, have under one's thumb, have at...
all right
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...archaic in sooth, verily. antonym: possibly. • exclamation  all right, I'll go synonyms : very well (then), fine, good, yes, agreed, right (then); informal OK, okey-dokey, roger, wilco. antonym: no.
penguin
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus penguin • noun  renowned ornithologist Roger Tory Peterson was especially fond of penguins.See table. Penguins Adélie penguin African jackass penguin blue penguin...
flag
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...standard, ensign, pennant, banderole, streamer, jack, gonfalon; colors; Stars and Stripes, Old Glory, Union Jack; Jolly Roger; Canadian Red Ensign, Maple Leaf. • verb  flag the misspelled words synonyms : indicate, identify, point...

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Reg, or Roger?
Magazine article from: Word Ways; 5/1/2004; ; 700+ words ; Reg and Roger are twins, not identical, but two sides of the same coin. "Rats! Reg ordered no pot-top!" Otto pondered Roger's tar. "Reg ordered nets," tendered Roger. "Reg ordered no Panamanian aid, Diana, in Amana...
Roger Phillips, World-Class Tool Collector
Magazine article from: The Chronicle of the Early American Industries Association, Inc.; 6/1/2003; ; 700+ words ; Roger Phillips was born in 1924, the son of a builder of One homes in Portland, Oregon, who passed away when Roger was eight years old. Roger's mother then opened a boarding house to provide for her three...
Who murdered Roger?
Magazine article from: Word Ways; 11/1/2004; ; 700+ words ; This continuation of the Reg-and-Roger theme (see the May 2004 Word Ways) is centered...ordered rum--I say no to Tony as I murdered Roger Reg ordered rum--oh, who murdered Roger? Reg ordered rum as I, Lisa, murdered Roger...
ROGER, OVER AND OUT
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 2/22/1990; ; 700+ words ; WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Roger and Me II. I wanted to write a column. I wanted to talk to Roger Clemens. Roger Clemens is the star pitcher of the Boston Red Sox, and there is so much we'd like to know, but Roger isn't talking. Michael Moore...
Roger Zelazny's road to Amber.
Magazine article from: Extrapolation; 3/22/2002; ; 700+ words ; ...the direction your story will take?" Roger Zelazny told about the way he came up with...back to it as each character shows up. Roger figured that Corwin could walk through...and note these paintings. That's when Roger thought to use Tarot-like cards that...
Roger remembered.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
Magazine article from: Outdoor Power Equipment; 9/1/2007; ; 700+ words ; ...moment to pay homage to an industry icon: Roger Stewart, publisher of Southern Lawnmower Dealer's Newsletter. Roger passed away June 7 after losing his battle...to cancer. He will be greatly missed. Roger was one-of-a-kind. Part industry...
Roger Chiabai was politician who didn't duck questions
Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN); 4/21/2006; ; 700+ words ; ...guy who wasn't much of a politician, Roger Chiabai made his mark in Lake County Republican...interviewing. I guess it was due in part to Roger not being a hardcore politico. He was...to be tagged with the politician label. Roger was one of the few officials who always...
Roger's Gardens brings technology to its storefront
Magazine article from: Orange County Business Journal; 8/9/1999; ; 700+ words ; Roger's Gardens, the upscale Newport Beach nursery...beyond the current Orange County client base. Roger's Gardens said it has $14 million in gross...according to Nursery Retailer magazine, Roger's Gardens was the secondhighest-grossing...
ROGER AND RICHARD KEEP BETTENHAUSEN NAME IN FAST COMPANY
Newspaper article from: Herald-News (Joliet, IL); 6/18/1997; 700+ words ; ...R.A. Sportsman Division are brothers Roger and Richard Bettenhausen of Shorewood...they are Bettenhausens just the same. Roger is in his fourth season while Richard, who is responsible for Roger's involvement, is in his second year...
Inside Roger King: Passion and a Drive for Hard Work; guest commentary.(Press Room)(In memoriam)
Magazine article from: TelevisionWeek; 12/17/2007; ; 700+ words ; ...I never dreamt I would work for one. Roger King entered my life nearly a decade and...clue how he did it. The minute I shook Roger King's hand, I knew: It was his intensity...capacity for hard work. It was hard for Roger to understand why anyone would do anything...