thrap

Before she could sit down with the paper and grease pencil, there wasa thrap on the door.

The Shadow Sorceress Modesitt, L. E. 2001

At the thrap on the door to the guest quarters, Secca sat up straighter in the armchair pulled up before the conference table.

The Shadow Sorceress Modesitt, L. E. 2001

He has just begun the summary report for Majer Maran when there is a thrap on the door of the inner study.

The Magi'i Of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

It is late afternoon before there is a thrap on the door, although at times Lorn has heard voices, often intense, if whispered, as though Lorn might have been listening.

The Magi'i Of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

At the first thrap on the door, Kinowin replied, "Wait a moment, if you would, Cerryl."

Colors of Chaos Modesitt, L. E. 1999

He had barely entered his room and seated himself on the edge of the bed when there was a thrap on the door.

Colors of Chaos Modesitt, L. E. 1999

At the single thrap on the door, he coughs, then answers.

The Spellsong War Modesitt, L. E. 1998

Almost a glass later " and with one new spell roughed out " there was a thrap on the door.

The Spellsong War Modesitt, L. E. 1998

After a quick thrap on the door, which Anna ignored, Florenda opened it slightly.

The Soprano Sorceress Modesitt, L. E. 1997

Mighty long toime since yuh've bin able tu dhrag yeh're guts up that ladder -- lit alone squeege thru 'th' thrap-dhure.

The Luck of the Mounted A Tale of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police Ralph S. Kendall