squared

We got into the offing, and squared away for the river again.

Somebody to be attacked—somebody to be scored off—somebody to be squared.

He stood straight, squared his shoulders and breathed deeply.

Involuntarily, Clayton squared himself, as if an attack were imminent.

He squared his shoulders and jammed his clenched fists into his pockets.

Wisht I'd had him aboard a vessel of mine; I'd 'a' squared his yards for him.

I squared my shoulders and as Hephzy would have said, "perked up" amazingly.

Bentley squared his shoulders and spoke quietly and determinedly.

Morrow drew a deep breath and unconsciously he squared his shoulders.

His color heightened and unconsciously he squared his shoulders.