All 7 Uses of
direct
in
Dubliners
- She felt her cheek pale and cold and, out of a maze of distress, she prayed to God to direct her, to show her what was her duty.†
Chpt 4
- He admired the dexterity with which their host directed the conversation.†
Chpt 5
- The man stared fixedly at the polished skull which directed the affairs of Crosbie & Alleyne, gauging its fragility.†
Chpt 9
- The transept of the Jesuit Church in Gardiner Street was almost full; and still at every moment gentlemen entered from the side door and, directed by the lay-brother, walked on tiptoe along the aisles until they found seating accommodation.†
Chpt 14
- The smile soon faded from Aunt Julia's face and her mirthless eyes were directed towards her nephew's face.
Chpt 15 *directed = aimed or focused
- It is serious and enthusiastic for these new ideas and its enthusiasm, even when it is misdirected, is, I believe, in the main sincere.†
Chpt 15
- The confusion grew greater and the cabman was directed differently by Freddy Malins and Mr. Browne, each of whom had his head out through a window of the cab.†
Chpt 15 *
Definitions:
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(direct as in: directed her question to) to indicate direction; or to cause movement or focus in a direction or towards an objectThe exact meaning of this sense of direct is subject to its context. For example:
- "intentionally directed fire at unarmed civilians" -- aimed a gun
- "directed the question to her" -- aimed a question
- "directed her north" -- pointed in a particular direction
- "directed attention to the 3rd paragraph" -- focused attention on a particular object
- "The sound of her voice directed him to the kitchen." -- guided or gave directions to someone to help them move to a particular place
- "She directed him to the airport." -- gave directions to send someone to a particular place
- "She directed the boat north." -- steered it
- "directed the letter to" -- send a letter to a particular person by putting a name and address on it
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(direct as in: directed the jury to...) give instructions or commands