Rain falls gently upon the earth.

Meaning: This means that water from the sky comes down to the ground in a soft and delicate manner.

Choice of Words: Rain is water that falls from the sky in drops. Falls means to move downward under the force of gravity. Gently suggests a soft and delicate movement. Upon the earth refers to the surface of the planet we live on. When we put these words together, we describe the process of rain coming down from the sky and landing on the ground.

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Water droplets descend softly from the clouds to the ground.

Meaning: This means that small drops of water are falling from the clouds in a gentle and smooth way to the ground.

Choice of Words: Water droplets are small drops of water. Descend means to move down from a higher place to a lower place. Softly means to move in a gentle and smooth way. Clouds are the white or gray masses of tiny water droplets or ice crystals that float in the sky. Ground is the surface of the earth.

The sky weeps its tears upon the thirsty land.

Meaning: This means that the rain is falling from the sky like tears onto the ground, which is thirsty for water.

Choice of Words: Sky is the space above the earth and the atmosphere that surrounds it. Weeps means to cry or shed tears. Tears are the drops of salty water that come from your eyes when you cry. Thirsty means needing or wanting water. Land is the part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water.

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