Q: "Several people are going to eat tripe." Does this mean that "A group of people are near each other."?
A: yes

Q: "a family walking down the street" Does this mean that "The mother and father watch the children walking."?
A: it is not possible to tell

Q: "Costumed girl playing with a hula-hoop in a crowd." Does this mean that "A girl wearing a costume and using a hula-hoop in a group of people."?
A: yes

Q: "two men one in a safety bucket and the other on the roof are fixing a sign." Does this mean that "A couple guys eat chocolate cake"?
A:
no