She left the party early. next she went to a movie. Then, she went home
The answer to your questions is: 'the housemates sit / around a radiant fireplace'. It conveys the sense that people experiencing the storm may view it positively, since they are warm, near a fireplace.
Collective nouns are always singular
Ex. A flock of birds is migrating to the South.
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I was afraid, anxious, but deep down, excited. I was afraid because I didn't know anyone, but anxious to meet new people. I was also anxious to meet my new teachers, and excited to meet some new friends. I am excited for a new start. I am excited for a new year, a new grade.
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your explanation answers the question fully
