Peter Jiong
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[FONT="]They ate their soup, and then were set on the table—the remains of a cold leg of mutton and mashed potatoes.
From [/FONT]Mrs. Craddock (set in the late 19th century) by W Somerset Maugham
What does “set on the table” mean？What “were set on the table”？
Does "cold" mean food not heated or food cooked but not intended to be eaten hot?
From [/FONT]Mrs. Craddock (set in the late 19th century) by W Somerset Maugham
What does “set on the table” mean？What “were set on the table”？
Does "cold" mean food not heated or food cooked but not intended to be eaten hot?
