This is the 2053rd most frequent Polish word.
liczył
"Liczył" means "he counted" or "he calculated."
In this sentence, 'liczył' denotes the act of counting or tallying something—specifically, money.
On liczył swoje pieniądze.
He was counting his money.
Here, 'liczył' means 'counting on' or relying/depending upon someone or something.
Liczył na jej pomoc w trudnej sytuacji.
He was counting on her help in a difficult situation.
This usage of 'liczył' also refers to counting, but in a more imaginative and observational context.