was standing still
Tom estava parado perto da estante de troféus.
Tom was standing near the trophy case.
Tom estava parado no meio da rua.
Tom was standing in the middle of the street.
He was standing at the entrance.
Tom estava parado ao lado de Mary.
Tom was standing next to Mary.
Tom estava parado à porta.
Tom was standing at the door.
Como o trânsito estava parado, chegamos atrasados.
Because the traffic was at a standstill, we arrived late.
Tom estava parado no meio da sala.
Tom was standing in the middle of the room.
O Papai Noel estava parado no jardim.
Santa Claus was standing in the garden.
Tom estava parado ao lado do portão, torcendo as mãos nervosamente.
Tom was standing beside the gate, nervously wringing his hands.