1. Fat hens lay few eggs.

2. Put (or Lay or Set) one's shoulder to the wheel. 

3. She lay stiff and still beside him.

4. A half-starved dog lay in the corner, whimpering pathetically.

5. He lay down and was asleep immediately.

6. The land lay derelict for ten years.

7. They lay down under the shade of a tree.

8. Ahead of us lay ten days of intensive training.

9. She dusted off her bed and lay down.

10. The sweet food lay heavy on my stomach.

11. The dog lay so still it scarcely seemed animate.

12. A coil of rope lay on the beach.

13. A great stretch of ocean lay beneath them.

14. Under his apparent calm lay real anxiety.

15. A colony of seals lay basking in the sun.

16. Birds, fish,() and insects lay eggs.

17. She lay in bed looking particularly frail.

18. She lay lifeless in the snow.

19. Several boats lay at anchor in the harbour.

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20. They lay at anchor outside the harbour.

21. We lay on our backs under the tree.

22. She lay in bed, too feverish to sleep.

23. How dare you lay a finger on him?

24. Lay aside your book and go to bed.

25. He lay, inert, in his bed.

26. The town lay in ruins after years of bombing.

27. The dog lay drooling on the mat.

28. The baby lay peacefully asleep in its pram.

29. It is easier to raise the devil than to lay him. 

30. If the hen does not prate, she will not lay. 

1. A half-starved dog lay in the corner, whimpering pathetically.

2. The land lay derelict for ten years.

3. Ahead of us lay ten days of intensive training.

4. A great stretch of ocean lay beneath them.

5. A colony of seals lay basking in the sun.

6. Birds, fish, and insects lay eggs.

7. Several boats lay at anchor in the harbour.

8. She lay in bed, too feverish to sleep.

9. Most birds lay eggs in the spring.

10. I lay awake for much of the night.

11. The letter lay unopened in the travel firm's pigeonhole.

12. We lay huddled together for warmth.

13. She lay there screaming in agony.

14. His clothes lay in a heap on the floor.

15. Coils of rope lay on the quayside.

16. He lay helpless on the floor.

17. Lay the cards face up on the table.

18. He loosened tie and lay in bed.

19. She lay pliant in his arms.

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20. The house lay in dark shadow.

21. A thin, veined hand lay on the coverlet.

22. An open suitcase lay on her bed.

23. I lay awake all night.

24. His tools lay neglected in the garden.

25. At night, he lay awake beside her.

26. The box lay empty on the bed.

27. A thick layer of dust lay on the furniture.

28. The fish lay thousands of eggs at one time.

29. He lay on the floor groaning.

30. The cat lay on the sofa, washing itself.

31. Most birds lay eggs in the spring.

32. I lay awake for much of the night.

33. The letter lay unopened in the travel firm's pigeonhole.

34. Her marriage now lay in tatters.

35. We lay huddled together for warmth.

36. She lay there screaming in agony.

37. The city lay in ruins after the earthquake.

38. She lay motionless where she was, oblivious to pain.

39. His clothes lay in a heap on the floor.

40. A human form lay there, wrapped in a shroud.

41. A vast panorama of the valley lay before us.

42. The doctor advised me to lay off cigarettes.

43. Coils of rope lay on the quayside.

44. He lay helpless on the floor.

45. The manager lay back in the armchair.

46. He lay back in the comfortable chair.

47. Lay the cards face up on the table.

48. He loosened tie and lay in bed.

49. She lay pliant in his arms.

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50. The house lay in dark shadow.

51. A thin, veined hand lay on the coverlet.

52. An open suitcase lay on her bed.

53. His wife lay dead beside him.

54. His tools lay neglected in the garden.

55. She lay down for half an hour.

56. He lay in agony until the doctor arrived.

57. At night, he lay awake beside her.

58. The box lay empty on the bed.

59. A thick layer of dust lay on the furniture.

60. He lay face downwards on his bed.

31. She lay on the bed .

32. A brief, hand-written postscript lay beneath his signature.

33. Broken glass lay scattered over the floor.

34. Catherine's dead body lay peacefully on the bed.

35. Edwards is a Methodist lay preacher and social worker.

36. He lay in bed .

37. The baby lay in his cot, cooing and gurgling.

38. This fish lay eggs in spring.

39. It seems that what lay behind the clashes was disagreement over the list of candidates.

40. She lay curled up in the crook of his arm.

41. The animal lay on the ground, its whole body twitching and jerking.

42. Lay the two ends of string so they make a loop over each other.

43. Hours of feverish activity lay ahead. The tents had to be erected, the stalls set up.

44. She lay in a state of suspended animation, waiting for dawnlight, when she would rise.

45. Stars twinkled above them as they lay on the hill.

46. Open-sea fish lay several million eggs each breeding season .

47. He was kicked and punched as he lay on the ground.

48. A pile of dirty clothes lay by the washing machine.

49. The road has been dug up in order to lay cables.

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50. He knocked the tiger about fiercely until it lay dead.

51. The city lay defenceless before the most powerful fighting force on the continent.

52. It took the builders three weeks to lay the foundations .

53. The builders are now beginning to lay the foundations of the new school.

54. A vast expanse of golden crops lay before us.

55. He lay completely inert on the floor.

56. There below lay Paris in all its splendour.

57. She looked curiously peaceful as she lay there.

58. Ahead lay a vast expanse of wheat.

59. The cat lay stretched out beside the fire in sleepy content.

60. He lay on the sofa with a cushion under his head.

61. The fish lay thousands of eggs at one time.

62. Blackbirds lay their eggs in March.

63. Some schools put/lay/place great emphasis on language study.

64. She lay awake all night in torment.

65. The baby lay gurgling in her cot.

66. He lay on the floor groaning.

67. The cat lay on the sofa, washing itself.

68. All lay loads on a willing horse.

69. I lay in bed shaking with fright.

70. His lifeless body lay on the floor.

71. A cat lay in front of the fire.

72. She remained insensible of the dangers that lay ahead.

73. All lay load on the willing horse.

74. She sighed as she lay back on the bed.

75. The temple lay deep within the dense forest.

76. to lay stress on sth.

77. A brief, hand-written postscript lay beneath his signature.

78. Broken glass lay scattered over the floor.

79. Catherine's dead body lay peacefully on the bed.

80. Edwards is a Methodist lay preacher and social worker.

81. The baby lay in his cot, cooing and gurgling.

82. She seemed scarcely to breathe as she lay immobile.

83. This fish lay eggs in spring.

84. I lay on my back and looked up at the stars.

85. There's something wrong with this car; we have to lay it up.

86. The government is expected to lay an additional tax on us by the end of the year.

87. Simon lay in bed thinking about the meeting next day.

88. She lapsed into inertia and lay there as if asleep.

89. He lay on the beach, sifting the sand through his fingers.

90. For them, the house's main value lay in its quiet country location.

61. The thieves lay low for a few days in a farmhouse, then tried to leave the country with the money.

62. Down deep in that ugly heap Marie Curie felt sure that her new element lay hidden.

63. The enemy lay siege to the town in attempt to starve the people to death.

64. The singer was unwise to choose songs which lay beyond his ability.

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91. All birds lay eggs.

92. The style of house the contractor builds depends partly on the lay of the land.

93. No matter what he talks he likes to lay on the colours.

94. We lay beside the pool to dry off in the sun.

95. If the land really belongs to you, why don't you lay claim to it?

96. It seems that what lay behind the clashes was disagreement over the list of candidates.

97. She lay curled up in the crook of his arm.

98. Some fish are very fertile; they lay 1000's of eggs.

99. They lay on free entertainment at the club every day.

100. In May the females build a nest and lay their eggs.

101. The animal lay on the ground, its whole body twitching and jerking.

102. He lay back in the reclining chair and went to sleep.

103. I just lay in the sun for a week and did nothing - it was heaven.

104. The ticket lay unnoticed in my desk drawer for a week.

105. Lay the two ends of string so they make a loop over each other.

106. A fine view of the valley lay before the tourists.

107. Hours of feverish activity lay ahead. The tents had to be erected(), the stalls set up.

108. A leaden weight lay on her heart as she waved him goodbye.

109. She lay in a state of suspended animation, waiting for dawnlight, when she would rise.

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110. Roads have to be dug up to lay underground cables.

111. Mother turtles burrow into the sand to lay their eggs.

112. The doctor was able to treat the disease although he could not lay his finger on the exact cause.

113. They lay on the firm sands, listening to the plaintive cry of the seagulls.

114. Don't lay a guilt trip on your child about schoolwork.

115. He lay down on the bed and tried to relax.

116. Stars twinkled above them as they lay on the hill.

117. The female digs a pit in which to lay the eggs.

118. Open-sea fish lay several million eggs each breeding season .

119. The peace treaty will lay the foundations for a loose confederation of sovereign states.

120. He was kicked and punched as he lay on the ground.

121. She lay at the bottom of the stairs, whimpering in pain.

122. A pile of dirty clothes lay by the washing machine.

123. She walked across the floor and lay down on the bed.

124. The road has been dug up in order to lay cables.

125. He knocked the tiger about fiercely until it lay dead.

126. As she lay in the warm bath all the tension drained away.

127. There was a table and a huge book lay thereon.

128. The city lay defenceless before the most powerful fighting force on the continent.

129. It took the builders three weeks to lay the foundations .

130. The builders are now beginning to lay the foundations of the new school.

131. Sarah lay there peacefully, the child nestling by her side.

132. Jack lay prone on his bed.

133. A thick mist lay over the city.

134. He lay injured for four hours before help arrived.

135. Her destiny lay in that city.

136. The vase lay in pieces on the floor.

137. We lay broiling in the sun.

138. The organisers meet in March to lay plans.

139. The book lay open in front of him.

140. You can't lay down hard and fast rules.

141. A crumpled figure lay motionless in the doorway.

142. Lay the material flat on the table.

143. Their clothes lay in a huddle on the floor.

144. He lay spreadeagled on the floor.

145. I lay there listening to the clock ticking .

146. The invalid lay propped on the pillows.

147. I lay awake much of the night.

148. The drug-traffickers have offered to lay down their arms.

149. The wrecked train lay aslant the track.

150. Carefully lay each slab in place.

151. He lay awake, his nerves throbbing.

152. He lay outstretched on the grass.

153. The body lay in a pool of blood.

154. His book explains the theory for the lay public.

155. He lay prostrate before the high altar.

156. Her only hope lay in escape.

157. Her hands lay gently folded in her lap.

158. The two ships lay alongside of each other.

159. They lay snug and warm amid the blankets.

160. The body twitched violently and then lay still.

161. He lay flat on the floor.

162. Public utilities dig up roads to lay pipes.

163. Judith lay on the settee, absorbed in her book.

164. The village lay in a dip among the hills.

165. The factory machines lay idle during the workers' strike.

166. He lay in a sprawl over the desk.

167. I swear I didn't lay a finger on him.

168. The letter lay open on his desk.

169. The book lay open on the table.

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170. What lay behind this strange outburst?

171. Who should we lay the blame on?

172. The failure in love lay on his heart.

173. The old man lay propped up on cushions.

174. He lay spreadeagled on the bed.

175. He lay naked on the bed.

176. Such a statement could lay her open to ridicule.

177. Snakes lay eggs in a watery environment.

178. We lay on the beach, saturated in sunshine.

179. I lay supine on the poolside grass.

180. The rich meal lay heavy on my stomach.

181. The cup lay in pieces on the floor.

182. I've smoked cigarettes for years, but now I'm going to lay off .

183. The fascination lay in the mystery of what was inside the box.

184. Get the lay of the land before you make any decisions.

185. Under the newspaper, atop a sheet of paper, lay an envelope.

186. Police have decided not to lay charges over allegations of a telephone tapping operation.

187. He lay on his back and looked up at the sky.

188. He lay on his back and gazed at the ceiling.

189. She lay on the bed, her arms and legs splayed out.

190. Mandela helped lay the foundations for a new democratic South Africa.

191. A thick deposit of mud lay on the fields when the flood went down.

192. If you so much as lay a finger on me, I'll call the police!

193. I desperately need to lay my hands on some money by Monday.

194. We lay there: a huddle of bodies, gasping for air.

195. They learnt how to set ambushes and lay mines .

196. During these periods the birds will lie on the cage floor as if trying to lay or hatch eggs.

197. He lay down on the sofa and soon fell asleep.

198. He lay there thinking gloomy thoughts about life and death.

199. She lay in about 3 hours before the birth of the baby.

200. The matter, they decided,(http:///lay.html) lay outside the commission's terms of reference.

201. I'm pretty indestructible; it takes more than a bout of flu to lay me low.

202. That night I lay flat on my back and stared up at the ceiling.

203. We shall have to dig under the river to lay the sewage pipe.

204. A bra and a pair of briefs lay on the floor.

205. Usually she lay for ages cocooned in her warm bed.

206. He lay on the ground and stared up at the sky.

207. Lay off me will you-it's nothing to do with me.

208. They were prepared to lay down their lives for their country.

209. Schools here put/place/lay great emphasis on written work and grammar.

210. He threw a stone in the pond,and the water riffled for a long while and lay quiet again.

211. My job is to lay out the text and graphics on the page.

212. Lay all the parts out before you start assembling the model.

213. He lay writhing on the ground, clutching his head in pain.

214. The gas companies are having to lay off staff in the face of stiff competition from oil.

215. Philip feared Edward would lay claim to the Scottish crown.

216. Sleeping Beauty lay under the wicked fairy's spell until the prince woke her with a kiss.

217. The speaker emphasized that much of South Africa's importance lay in its mineral wealth.

218. He is raring to charge into the fray and lay down the law.

219. They began to lay in extensive stores of food supplies.

220. She lay there inert; I thought she must be dead.

221. A heavy debt lay on the family like a dead weight.

222. He put his feet up on the desk and lay back in his chair.

223. His loyalties lay with people from the same background as himself.

224. A body lay in the corner, transfixed by a spear.

225. There are the vegetables to peel and the soup to heat. Then there's the table to lay and the wine to cool.

226. I think you'd better lay off fatty foods for a while.

227. She lay back in the dentist's chair and tried to relax.

228. The dust now lay in a thick layer on her piano.

229. A dog lay under the table, gnawing on a bone.

230. Smoke lay heavy on the far side of the water.

231. The villagers went to lay out the bodies in the battlefield.

232. She is always hard up because she doesn't lay out her money wisely.

233. He lay helpless in the street under the pitying gaze of the bystanders.

234. I lay awake through the wee small hours, waiting for the signal.

235. At the end of an hour's play the advantage lay definitely with him.

236. His books lay in a heap on the floor of the living room.

237. If you lay a finger on me, I'll call the police.

238. Yesterday's meeting was to lay the groundwork for the task ahead.

239. She lay sprawled across the sofa, in an attitude of complete abandon.

240. The harbour was blockaded, so the ships had to lay off.

241. Thousands of turtles drag themselves onto the beach and lay their eggs in the sand.

242. She won't get the job - I'd lay money on it!

243. The government called on them to lay down their arms and surrender.

244. You lay yourself open to ridicule wearing clothes like that.

245. She lay on the examination couch and waited for the doctor to return.