The book quietly lay on the wooden table.

Meaning: The book was in a resting position without making any noise on the piece of furniture with a flat top and legs.

Choice of Words: Quietly means without making any noise. Lay means to be in a resting position. Table is a piece of furniture with a flat top and legs.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The book lay quietly on the table.
• The book lay on the table quietly.
• The tiny mouse quietly hid under the old wooden table.
• 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 shy cat hid under the old wooden table.
• The curious cat slowly crept under the wooden table.