Children of the River Glossary

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Composed

to be calm and collected in mannerism

sweltering

uncomfortably hot.

toting

to carry something

humble

modest

ashen

the face to lose all colour

weariness

tiredness

embers

glowing coal or wood in a dying fire

muffled

a muted sound/speech

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