gauntlet — a former punishment, chiefly military, in which the offender was made to run between two rows of men who struck at him with switches or weapons as he passed.
glove — a covering for the hand made with a separate sheath for each finger and for the thumb.
mobilise — to assemble or marshal (armed forces, military reserves, or civilian persons of military age) into readiness for active service.
mobilize — to assemble or marshal (armed forces, military reserves, or civilian persons of military age) into readiness for active service.
rally — to ridicule in a good-natured way; banter.
take up arms — Usually, arms. weapons, especially firearms.
