Location Verbs Followed by VERB+ing

cling

She clung to the bottom of the bridge trying to resist the swift current.

cower

The family cowered in their basement hoping the tornado would change directions.

crouch

The mountain lion crouched on a bolder watching the deer walk by below.

hang

The monkey hung in the tree chewing on the ripened fruit.

lean

Tom leaned against the wall resting a few moments before he continued on.

lie

He lay in bed thinking about the day's events.

sit

She always sits on the couch watching TV.

stand

Nancy stood at the corner looking up and down the street.