Barracks
a large building or group of buildings used to house soldiers
Bigbee
a long river that runs southward to Mobile on the Gulf coast
Commissary
a deputy or delegate
Commissioner
a person appointed to a role on or by a commission
Endurance
the ability to continue, despite fatigue or stress,
Incredulous
Disbelieving
Leased
grant (property) on lease; let
Mercy
compassion or forgiveness
Pensive
1. engaged in or involving serious thought.
2. demonstrating thoughtfulness, usually marked by a hint of sadness
Plantation
an estate on which crops such as coffee, sugar, and tobacco are grown
Plausible
believable
Presumption
an idea that is perceived to be true without proof or on the basis of probability
Saltworks
a plant where salt is prepared commercially
Tender
1. showing gentleness, kindness, and affection
2. sensitive to pain
Vulnerable
1. capable of being wounded
2. open to emotional harm, criticism, or temptation
