я смотрел, как

I watched as

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I watched as Used when you watched an action or event happen. The exact meaning can also be "I watched while" depending on context.
RU: Я смотрел, как она танцует.
EN: I watched as she danced.

Я смотрел, как он варит.

I watched him cook.

— Машинист (2004)

Я смотрел, как Том это делает.

I watched Tom do it.

Я смотрел, как Том умирает.

I watched Tom die.