Raindrops pattered on windowpane.

Meaning: Drops of rain were making a tapping sound on the glass of the window.

Choice of Words: The word Raindrops refers to drops of rain. Pattered means to make a series of light, tapping sounds. On is used to indicate the position of the raindrops in relation to the windowpane. Windowpane is the glass part of a window.

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