Both Uses of
summon
in
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
- The day after Christmas Papa summoned Stacey, Christopher-John, Little Man, and me into the barn.†
p. 158.6 *summoned = called forth; or called to come
- When supper was ready, I eagerly grabbed the iron bell before Christopher-John or Little Man could claim it, and ran onto the back porch to summon Papa, Mr. Morrison, and Stacey from the fields.†
p. 200.1summon = call forth; or call to come
Definition:
to call forth
The 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