| 1 | He drummed his feet on the floor. | |
| 2 | A drum roll preceded the most dangerous part of the performance. | |
| 3 | Jed's heart began to beat heavily. | |
| 4 | He beat a tattoo with his fingers on the table. | |
| 5 | "Hear how it beats like a drum on the dock-leaves! " said Father Snail. |