All 5 Uses of
summon
in
Emma
- She had ventured once alone to Randalls, but it was not pleasant; and a Harriet Smith, therefore, one whom she could summon at any time to a walk, would be a valuable addition to her privileges.†
Chpt 1.3-4 *
- The quarter of an hour brought her punctually to the white gate again; and Miss Smith receiving her summons, was with her without delay, and unattended by any alarming young man.†
Chpt 2.5-6
- John Knightley came; but Mr. Weston was unexpectedly summoned to town and must be absent on the very day.†
Chpt 2.15-16
- She smiled her acceptance; and nothing less than a summons from Richmond was to take him back before the following evening.†
Chpt 3.5-6
- —But never in such a state of spirits, never in any thing like it; and it was with difficulty that she could summon enough of her usual self to be the attentive lady of the house, or even the attentive daughter.†
Chpt 3.13-14
Definition:
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(summon) to call forthThe exact meaning of summon can depend upon its context. For example:
- "summon to court" -- officially demand that someone appear in court (call them to court)
- "summon the team to a meeting" -- call upon the team members to attend a meeting
- "summon help" -- call others to come and help
- "summon her courage" -- call forth her courage from within