The old lady lived alone in a small cottage.

Meaning: An elderly woman resided by herself in a compact dwelling.

Choice of Words: Old means someone who has lived for many years. Alone means without other people. A cottage is a small house, usually in the countryside. We can infer that the lady is likely retired and lives by herself in a small house.

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• The old woman lived alone in a small cottage.
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