Rain fell gently on the parched earth.

Meaning: This means the rain was falling softly and delicately on the very dry earth.

Choice of Words: Fell is a verb that describes the movement of something from a higher place to a lower place. Gently means in a soft and delicate way. Parched means very dry. Earth means the planet we live on. When you put them together, "Rain fell gently on the parched earth" means that the rain was falling softly and delicately on the very dry earth.

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