I.
noun
Patter is used after these nouns: ↑ sale
II.
verb
ADVERB
▪ gently , lightly , softly
▪ down
▪
The rain ~ed down softly.
PREPOSITION
▪ across
▪
Footsteps ~ed across the floor.
▪ against
▪ along
▪
The child's feet ~ed along the landing.
▪ on
▪
Rain ~ed lightly on the window.
Patter is used with these nouns as the subject: ↑ rain