All 5 Uses of
summon
in
The Chocolate War
- A summons from The Vigils.†
Chpt 12 *summons = calls forth; or a document calling to come
- He dreaded a summons from Brother Leon, wondering if he could stand up under questioning, whether he could look into those moist eyes of Brother Leon's and actually lie to him.†
Chpt 13
- In bed once more, Jerry lay without moving, trying to summon sleep.†
Chpt 18summon = call forth; or call to come
- The summons looked like a ransom note—letters cut out of a newspaper or magazine.†
Chpt 25summons = calls forth; or a document calling to come
- He struck Jerry with all the force he could summon, the impact of the blow coming from his feet, up through his legs and thighs, the trunk of his body, the power pulsing through his body like some elemental force until it erupted through his arm, exploding into his fist.†
Chpt 37summon = call forth; or call to come
Definition:
to call to appear, come, or take action -- often used for official or serious situations, including legal notices or emotional/spiritual urges