Despite her injury, she 'gathered' her strength and was able to finish the race.
The children 'gathered' their toys (together) and put them away.
The players 'gathered' together to hear the coach's game plan.
(..) Can I take a message or... Or a fish tank? Thanks. Come on in. I'm Tilly. I gather by that "Oh", he told you about me. Yeah, your name came up... ...in a conversation that terrified me to my very soul. He's kind of intense. (..)1996 TvShow: Friends Title: The One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies Season: 2 Episode 18