Q: "Several young men compete in the 1 meter puddle hurdle." Does this mean that "Several young men are competing outdoors"?
A: yes

Q: "A woman washes pans and dishes in a murky body of water." Does this mean that "She was painting her nails."?
A: no

Q: "A woman and a child sitting in a brown leather chair." Does this mean that "the woman is reading her a book"?
A: it is not possible to tell

Q: "People looking at a rack of stuffed animals on the street." Does this mean that "There are men and women looking at the stuffed animals."?
A:
it is not possible to tell