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so wrote Madam Butterfly, which is set in Japan. be set in—if a film, play, story etc. is set in a particular place or period, the action takes place there. The novel is set in France. 3. Those who cannot answer all three riddles, however, will be condemned to death. be condemned to death— to give someone a severe punishment after deciding they are guilty of a crime He was found guilty and condemned to death. 4. This means that few men would dare to ask for her hand in marriage. ask for one’s hand in marriage—ask sb. to get married After they fell in love with each other for nine years, John asked for Mary’s hand in marriage. 5. However, although he would like to, he cannot break his promise and must allow Turandot to do as she wishes. break one’s promise—not keep one’s promise The governmen