How do you use "射ていた" in a sentence?

Here's an example: "矢が的を射ていた。"

What does "射ていた" mean in English?

"射ていた" means "was hitting (the target)" in English. It is a verb in Japanese.

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ee-tay-ee-tah

verb

English

was hitting (the target)

射る

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