The book lies quietly on the table.

Meaning: A set of written or printed pages is resting in a flat position without making any noise on a piece of furniture with a flat top.

Choice of Words: Book is a set of written or printed pages, lies means resting in a flat position, quietly describes the lack of noise, on indicates the surface, and table is a piece of furniture with a flat top.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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