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summon

/ˈsʌmən/ noun C2
  1. A creature magically summoned to do the summoner's bidding.
  2. call, command, order

Plural summons

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“Monsieur,” replied Dantès proudly, “it was only to summon assistance for you.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 67 · C1
“This is the last time you can summon us,” said the leader to Dorothy; “so good-bye and good luck to you.”
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 139 · B2
And Villefort’s father extended his hand to the bell-rope, to summon the servant whom his son had not called.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 115 · C1
I will summon him hither.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 396 · C1

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