*disaffected

resentful; mad; upset

*melancholy

sad; gloomy

*stagnant

– motionless; not flowing; still

*pinnacle

the highest point; peak

*tract

area; region (tract of land)

*uncouth

unsophisticated; uncivilized

*stockade

– building or

*contrived

arranged; planned

*stores

– supplies

*reverent

showing respect or honor

*genteel

– polite; well- behaved

*sentry

– to keep a lookout; a guard

*inkling

slight, vague idea

*placidly

calmly; peacefully

*impending

approaching; upcoming

*recommence

– begin again

nondescript

having no distinctive qualities doesn't stand out, blends in with something, unclear

pious

religious