Kollokation
He helped her lay the table, but didn't say a word.
But when she turned round, he was laying the table.
I should go down and lay the table, thought Marion.
The girl came in and laid the table for supper.
But I wouldn't trust her to lay the table, let alone the plans for an invasion.
Now, you sit there and enjoy your drink while I lay the table.
I cut up vegetables for Kate and lay the table.
Eight o'clock - my mother wants me to lay the table and get breakfast ready.
At the lower end of the hall the women were laying the table for the evening meal.
I went into the kitchen and was surprised to see the table still laid for breakfast.
