The rain fell heavily and the thunder roared.

Meaning: There was a lot of rain and the thunder was making a loud sound.

Choice of Words: Fall means to move downwards from a higher place. Heavily means in a large amount or quantity. Roar means to make a loud, deep sound. When you put them together, it means the rain was coming down in a large amount and the thunder was making a loud, deep sound.

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