पड़ा था

was lying

→ पड़ना
phrase Rare #11,342
was lying Used for something that was lying or left in a place. In the phrase भारी पड़ा था, it means “proved too much” or “was too much for someone.”
HI: मेज़ पर एक पत्र पड़ा था।
EN: A letter was lying on the table.

अचानक, मेरी नजर एक जंगली फूल पर पड़ी जो मेरे पैरों के पास पड़ा था।

Suddenly, I noticed a wildflower lying near my feet.

— かぐや姫の物語 (2013)

ज़मीन पर कुछ पड़ा था।

There was something lying on the ground.