Informational Source #1: Historic Roots Glossary
Rowdy: A noisy and disorderly person.
Grant: Agree to give or allow (something requested) to.
Republic: A state in which power is held by the people and people they voted to represent them, and which has an elected president rather than a monarch (or King).
Consciousness: The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings.
Ratag: untidy, disorganized, or incongruously varied in character.
Militia: a military force that is usually created from a small town population to help the regular army in an emergency.
Acquire: buy or obtain something for oneself.
Skirmishes: Small fights.
Flamboyant: Tending to attract attention because of their confidence, and stylishness. May be seen as someone who is “showy” of a “show off”.
Incorporated: A company or other organization that is formed.
Ill-fated: Destined to fail or have bad luck.
Flamboyant: Tending to attract attention because of their confidence, and stylishness. May be seen as someone who is “showy” of a “show off”.
Contribution: A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.
Deist: A religious belief that God has created the universe but remains apart from it. This belief was NOT the popular religion in the time of Ethan Allen.
Philosopher: A person who thinks deeply and seriously.
Manuscript: An author's text that has not yet been published.
Mentor: an experienced and trusted adviser. Someone you talk to for advice or help.
Contemporary: Modern or new.
Confrontational: ending to deal with things in an aggressive way.
Belligerent: Aggressive or hostile.
Articulate: A person having or showing the ability to speak well or fluently.
Situated: Positioned.
Garrison: The troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it.
Engagement (Military Term): For forces to meet each other in battle.
Attributed: To give credit to something being caused by (someone or something)
Disenchanted: Disappointed by someone or something previously respected or admired
Initiative: The ability to assess and initiate things independently.
Impulsive: To do something quickly, or without much thought.
Forewarn: Inform (someone) of a danger or possible problem.
Incarcerated: Imprisoned
Voyage: A long journey on a boat.
Parole: the release of a prisoner temporarily (for a special purpose) because of promise of good behavior.
Repatriated: Sent back to one’s own country.
Antagonizing: To annoy, or threaten.
Conspirators: A person who takes part in a conspiracy (a plot to do something secretly).
Sovereignty: Independence of a state. Ability to run itself.
Contended: Argued
Dubious: Hesitant or doubting
Invalid: Not acceptable anymore
Diplomacy: The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations with other officials.
Accountability: Being responsible
Contented: Happy or at ease.
Financial: Having to do with money.
Controversial: Giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement.
Ridiculed: To be make fun of or criticized.
Postulated: To suggest or assume something based off of evidence or discussion.
Tranquil: Peaceful
Linger: To stay in a place longer than needed.