The book lay quietly on the table.

Meaning: This sentence describes a book resting silently on a piece of furniture.

Choice of Words: Lay means to put or place something down. Quietly means without making any noise. Table is a piece of furniture with a flat top and legs.

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Related Expressions

• The book quietly lay on the wooden table.
• The book lay on the table quietly.
• The book lay open on the table.
• The book lay open on the table, inviting me to read its stories.
• The book sat on the table quietly.
• Heavy book sat quietly on the table.
• The book lies quietly on the table.
• The apple's core lay discarded on the table.
• The book lay forgotten on the shelf.
• The book lay open.