The rope was securely knotted around one of the wooden uprights.

At first the wooden upright refused to yield.

It was a big, ranch-style study with heavy wooden uprights and low rails dividing the room up into "stalls."

Large stones from the walls were found lying at distances of a hundred yards; the wooden uprights were twisted like broken sticks.

The Mitachrosian stopped at the fourth one on the right and knocked on one of the wooden uprights.

The tub was built like a barrel, with seasoned wooden uprights sealed at the joins and embraced by metal hasps.

Bare wooden uprights comprised the balance of its span.

The walls were made of stripped palm fronds, closely woven and tied with hemp to the wooden uprights.

The roped men pushed their feet against the wooden uprights, trying for leverage, seeking another few blinks of life.

In several quick steps he had moved to interpose a couple of wooden uprights between himself and Kumoko.