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.
(..) it began in , in a town just outside Boston it was christmas eve, and all the children were in high spirits that special time of year, when Boston children gather together and beat up the jewish kids. -hey greenbob,uh oh...get him but there was one child who wasn't in such good spirits (..)2012 Ted