Cat purred happily by the fireside.

Meaning: The cat was making a soft, rumbling sound because it was feeling comfortable and happy near the fireplace.

Choice of Words: Purred is a verb that describes the soft, rumbling sound that cats make when they are content. Happily is an adverb that means feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. Fireside is a noun that refers to the area near a fireplace.

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