The crackling of the fire soothed our tired minds.

Meaning: The series of sharp, short sounds made by the fire made our parts of our brains that allow us to think, feel, and remember feel calmer or less upset.

Choice of Words: Crackling means to make a series of sharp, short sounds. Soothed means to make something feel calmer or less upset. Tired means feeling weak or exhausted. Minds are the parts of our brains that allow us to think, feel, and remember.

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• Crackling fire.