The book lay open on the table.

Meaning: This sentence describes a book in an open state, resting on a piece of furniture called a table.

Choice of Words: Book is the object mentioned, lay describes its position, and open tells us its state. On shows the surface it was resting on, and table is the piece of furniture it was placed on.

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Related Expressions

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• The book lies open on the table.
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• Open book, open mind.
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