Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: Floor of a fireplace
Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hearth
Encountered: In the article “Who Knows Brooklyn?” by Ben McGrath. “Better in a hearth than upon a coffee table or bookshelf.”
Understanding: I understand that he did not like the book very much
Can you explain using the definition of the word? How do you know he didn’t like the book?