Q: "A street stall is perused by patrons" Does this mean that "Nobody is visiting the stall."?
A: no

Q: "A man stands at a city crosswalk." Does this mean that "A man stands at a crosswalk, waiting for his wife to return."?
A: it is not possible to tell

Q: "A woman is sitting drinking a drink" Does this mean that "A woman is sitting on her porch."?
A: it is not possible to tell

Q: "A group of people are congregating on a street corner." Does this mean that "A group of people congregate in their front yard and play lawn darts."?
A:
no