The apple's core lay discarded on the table.

Meaning: The girl had finished eating the apple and thrown away the core.

Choice of Words: Core means the central or innermost part of something, especially a fruit or vegetable. Discarded means thrown away or gotten rid of. The phrase 'core lay discarded on the table' creates a clear image of the apple's core being left behind after the girl had eaten the rest of the apple.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Core discarded, seeds left behind.
• The empty cone lay discarded on the park bench.
• Seeds lay in the core.
• Seagulls squabble over discarded fries.
• The book lay open on the table.
• The book lay quietly on the table.
• The book quietly lay on the wooden table.
• The book lay on the table quietly.
• The book lay open on the table, inviting me to read its stories.
• Apple core goes in compost.