The old man sat quietly by the fire.

Meaning: This means that the old man was sitting very still and silently next to a fire.

Choice of Words: Old means someone who has lived for a long time. Sat means to rest in a seated position. Quietly means without making any noise. Fire is the burning of something. When you put them together, you see an old man sitting still and silent next to a fire.

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