he stood
Er stand lange am Fenster und schaute hinaus.
He stood at the window for a long time, looking out.
He stood there for a while.
Er stand mit dem Rücken zur Mauer.
He stood with his back to the wall.
Er stand allein im Regen und wartete.
He stood alone in the rain and waited.
He stood on the top of the mountain.
Er stand früh auf, um den Zug rechtzeitig zu erreichen.
He got up early to catch the train on time.