thrummed

"The wealthy landowner kept his prize-winning horses in several strings near the main house, ensuring they received the best care. "

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

"She plucked the phone from her bag and dialled."

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

"The loud drumming from the music room signaled that band practice had started. "

"The parrot's feathers were colorful, with shades of green, blue, and yellow. "

"The teacher's voice was monotonous, making the lesson feel boring. "

"She stared out the window absently, not hearing the teacher call her name. "

"We ate the leftover pizza for lunch the next day. "

"The rhythmic drumming made it easy to dance to the music. "

"I watched a movie last night. "

"The vibration of my phone alerted me to a new text message. "