The old man sat by the window and watched the rain fall.

Meaning: The man who has lived for a long time rested in a seated position next to the opening in the wall that allows light and air to enter and observed the water falling from the sky.

Choice of Words: Old means having lived for a long time. Sat means to rest in a seated position. Window means an opening in a wall or roof that allows light and air to enter.

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