When they came an hour later, she was by the lake again, very deep in thought.

I thought maybe we'd take a walk by the lake.

I was there by the lake all the time with you.

"How did you know to look for her down by the lake?"

I have never heard of anyone going to Chicago to sit by the lake.

"Is that who you were thinking about down by the lake?"

He followed it a long way under the earth and came out by the lake.

It's nice to be able to picture you by the lake.

Most of the groups that met by the lake could speak to each other.

"And how long do I stay down by the lake in case nothing happens?"