simple past tense of write the book

(theater) Synonym of hold the book (“to act as prompter”)

(chess) No longer following commonly played theoretical lines analyzed in opening books; in territory unfamiliar to one or both of the players.

A murder mystery book. / (law enforcement) A case file of a murder investigation.

The record of a Norman survey of the bishopric of Durham by the bishop of Durham in 1183.

A (usually pocket-sized) book consisting of everyday expressions and vocabulary in two languages and intended for travellers who wish to communicate with locals while in other countries (or regions in which a different language is spoken).

The destruction, removal, or recalling of books, motion pictures, broadcasts, or electronic works as a form of censorship, especially motivated by religious or political objections to the material.

A small book for keeping other people's addresses and phone numbers. / (computing) A computerized storage area for contact information such as e-mail addresses.

(obsolete) An ABC book; a primer.

(accounting) A book in which accounts are kept; ledger.