Are you trying to hyphenate lays? Unfortunately it cannot be hyphenated because it only contains one syllable.
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A narrative song with a recurrent refrain |
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A narrative poem of popular origin |
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Put into a certain place or abstract location Put your things here Set the tray down Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children Place emphasis on a certain point |
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Put in a horizontal position Lay the books on the table Lay the patient carefully onto the bed |
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Prepare or position for action or operation Lay a fire Lay the foundation for a new health care plan |
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Lay eggs This hen doesn't lay |
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Impose as a duty, burden, or punishment Lay a responsibility on someone |
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Characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy Set his collar in laic rather than clerical position The lay ministry |
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Not of or from a profession A lay opinion as to the cause of the disease |