1. I'll agree with Dan that "laying" the books would be putting them down flat. Also, in American English we would say "put them on the bookshelf" not "in" it. 2. That's a very formal and poetic way of saying that. The closest thing to saying it that way would be to say "there are eleven hundred miles between the two cities", but it's neither natural nor very clear in meaning. I would recommend: a) The two cities are eleven hundred miles apart. OR b) The distance between the two cities is eleven hundred miles. 3. The best equivalent is "whatever is across from it."

There is a difference. "Laid" sounds like you are placing them flat - laying them down. "Put" does not say in which way they are put, so I would assume they're stacked tall, not laid flat, but it could be either way, because it's not specified. Between the two cities span eleven hundred miles. She didn't turn to the Woods, she turned to whatever sits across from it.

In your first sentence: "Have you laid the books back in the bookshelf?" – Using "laid" here implies placing the books down more deliberately or carefully, often suggesting an orderly action. "Have you put the books back in the bookshelf?" – "Put" is more general and doesn’t emphasize any specific way of placing the books. It’s often used as a catch-all verb for "placing" or "moving" something. The difference is subtle, but "laid" can imply a bit more careful placement than "put." For synonyms of "to lie" in your examples: "Between the two cities lie eleven hundred miles." Synonyms: span, stretch, extend Revised: "Between the two cities stretch eleven hundred miles." "She didn’t turn to the Woods; she turned to whatever lies across from it." Synonyms: exists, is located, rests Revised: "She didn’t turn to the Woods; she turned to whatever is located across from it." These synonyms emphasize location or distance in a similar way to "lie."

Now the answer to your second question, regarding synonyms for 'to lie': "Between the two cities lie eleven hundred miles" Extend: This suggests a physical distance stretching between the two points. Span: This implies a broad expanse or range covering the distance. "She didn’t turn to the Woods, she turned to whatever lies across from it" Exists: This implies something that is present or real. Resides: This suggests something that is located or situated in a particular place. The best synonym will depend on the specific context and the nuance you want to convey. Do you need to work on your English skills? Then book a trial lesson with me to see how we can practice together 🌹

Hey Agustín 👋🏻 "Laid": This verb is the past tense of "lay," which means to place something down in a horizontal position. It often implies a more deliberate action of placing something down. "Put": This is a more general verb that means to place something in a particular position or location. It does not specify the orientation (horizontal or vertical) and can be used in a broader range of contexts. Nuance in Meaning: When asking "Have you laid the books back in the bookshelf?", it suggests that the speaker is focusing on the action of placing the books down in a specific manner (horizontally on a shelf). When asking "Have you put the books back in the bookshelf?", it conveys a more general inquiry about whether the books have been returned to their location, without emphasizing how they were placed. Conclusion: Both verbs can be used correctly, but "laid" carries a slightly more specific connotation regarding the manner of placement, while "put" is more versatile and commonly used.