Recapitulate
summarize and state again the main points of. (repeat)
Desolation
a state of complete emptiness or destruction.
Countenance
a person's face or facial expression/ support or admit as acceptable or possible.
Perpetually
in a way that never ends or changes; constantly.
Billeted
an official order directing that a member of a military force be provided with board and lodging (as in a private home)