were lying, lay
Мы лежали в траве, держась за руки, и смотрели, как мимо плывут облака.
We lay in the grass, holding hands, and watched the clouds drift by.
Они лежали в кровати, занимались любовью.
They were lying in bed, making love.
— Следствие по делу гражданина вне всяких подозрений (1970)
They were on the plate.
Два часа назад на этом столе лежали две красные шляпы.
Two hours ago, there were two red hats lying on this table.
Возле норки лежали остатки еды.
There were remains of food lying near the hole.