He put down his plate untouched and moved to stand by the fire that chased the damp morning air out of the library.

She put down her plate and fork and stared at the picture.

Nest put down her plate and looked at her grandmother.

I put down my plate, and raised my eyes to hers.

He put down his plate and tried to meet her direct gaze.

The man walked over to a picnic table and put down his plate.

Then the woman put down her plate and arose, coming straight across the room to stand facing Nik.

I put down my plate, and reached over to comfort her.

He put down his plate and went to the hen-yard.

He put his plate down on the table and shook Hazen's hand.