The old man sat by the fireplace, reading a book.

Meaning: The old man was in a seated position next to the structure made of bricks or stone where a fire is built for heat or cooking, looking at and understanding written or printed words.

Choice of Words: Sat means to rest in a seated position. Fireplace is a structure made of bricks or stone where a fire is built for heat or cooking. Reading means looking at and understanding written or printed words.

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Related Expressions

• The old man sat by the warm fire, reading a book.
• The old man sat by the fire, reading a book.
• The old man sat by the fireplace.
• The old man sat by the cozy fireplace.
• The old man sat by the fireplace, lost in thought.
• The old man sat silently by the fireplace.
• The old man sat by the fireplace, reminiscing about his youth.
• The old man read a book by the fireplace.
• He glanced at the old man reading a book.
• Old lady sat knitting by the fireplace.