rain
noun
water that is condensed from the aqueous vapor in the atmosphere and falls to earth in drops more than 0.02 inch (0.5 millimeters) in diameter.
had rained
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past perfectof rain.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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"Only labourers working on border roads stay there in the winter," he said, adding that it had rained for two days prior to the avalanche.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2025
It had rained, and a steady stream of children and adults trudged through mud and puddles in sandals and flip flops on their way to the water station.
From Reuters ● Nov. 28, 2023
It once came to the point that there were puddles, it had rained, and the guys scooped up all the puddles and drank.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 25, 2023
On an overcast day after it had rained all morning, Djokovic appeared focused from the start.
From Washington Times ● May 16, 2023
He picked up his own scent easily although it had rained hard.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
