All 5 Uses of
summon
in
Chasing Lincoln's Killer
- He summoned up a very moving prayer, then murmured "Amen."†
p. 102.9summoned = called forth; or called to come
- Stanton also summoned Lieutenant Lafayette C. Baker, one of his favorites, to leave New York for Washington.†
p. 108.4 *
- They would summon Thomas Jones after sunrise the next morning.†
p. 117.3summon = call forth; or call to come
- Smith and his men questioned Mary, Anna, and other residents, then summoned a carriage to transport the women to headquarters.†
p. 130.7summoned = called forth; or called to come
- A local doctor was summoned.†
p. 176.7
Definition:
to call to appear, come, or take action -- often used for official or serious situations, including legal notices or emotional/spiritual urges