[geeks] power (was Mr. Bill)

Sridhar Ayengar ploopster at gmail.com
Wed Sep 17 13:58:29 CDT 2008


Sandwich Maker wrote:
> " From: John Francini <francini at mac.com>
> " 
> " > Gustav, Ike, Katrina and several nameless tornadoes around central  
> " > Indiana all reek havoc on hard-working citizens and businesses alike.
> " 
> " The debris left behind after a storm can indeed reek after the storm  
> " has wreaked its havoc.
> 
> you mean wrought its havoc?

"Wrought" is the past and past participle of "work".  "Wreaked" is correct.

Peace...  Sridhar



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