The book lay open.

Meaning: This sentence describes a book that is not closed.

Choice of Words: The subject "book" is the focus of the action, "lay" is the verb describing the action, and "open" is an adjective describing the state of the book.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The book lay open on the table.
• The book lay open on the table, inviting me to read its stories.
• Open books, open minds, open doors.
• Open book, open mind.
• Newspaper lay open, inviting exploration of news.
• 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 forgotten on the shelf.
• Open heart, open doors.