The river's murmur soothed her weary soul.

Meaning: The sound of the river flowing calmed her tired and emotional self.

Choice of Words: Murmur means to make a low, continuous sound. Soothed means to make calm or relaxed. Weary means tired or exhausted. Soul is the spiritual or emotional part of a person.

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The river's whisper comforted her tired spirit.

Meaning: This means that the sound of the river made her feel better and less tired.

Choice of Words: Whisper means to speak quietly, so quietly that it can be difficult to hear. Comfort means to make someone feel better, happier, or less worried. Spirit is a word that can mean many things, but in this sentence it refers to the part of a person that is not their physical body, the part that thinks, feels, and dreams.

The river's song lulled her weary soul to sleep.

Meaning: This means that the sound of the river made her feel so relaxed that she fell asleep.

Choice of Words: Song is a piece of music that is sung or played. Lull means to make someone fall asleep. Sleep is the state of being unconscious and not able to move or speak.

The river's symphony calmed her weary soul.

Meaning: This means that the sound of the river made her feel peaceful and relaxed.

Choice of Words: Symphony is a piece of music that is played by an orchestra. Calm means to make someone feel peaceful and relaxed.

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