All 18 Uses of
direct
in
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
- She could trust her own guardianship, but she could not tell what indirect or political influence might be brought to bear upon a business man.†
Chpt 1 *
- This fellow Merryweather is a bank director, and personally interested in the matter.
Chpt 2 (definition 1)director = supervisor (person in charge)standard suffix: The suffix "-or" often converts a verb to a noun that means "a person who." This is the pattern you see in words like actor, editor, and visitor.
- Mr. Merryweather is the chairman of directors, and he will explain to you that there are reasons why the more daring criminals of London should take a considerable interest in this cellar at present.
Chpt 2 (definition 1)directors = members of a board that oversees the affairs of a corporation or other institution
- "It is our French gold," whispered the director.
Chpt 2 (definition 1) *director = supervisor (person in charge)standard suffix: The suffix "-or" often converts a verb to a noun that means "a person who." This is the pattern you see in words like actor, editor, and visitor.
- Our reserve of bullion is much larger at present than is usually kept in a single branch office, and the directors have had misgivings upon the subject.
Chpt 2 (definition 1)directors = members of a board that oversees the affairs of a corporation or other institution
- My limbs were weary and stiff, for I feared to change my position; yet my nerves were worked up to the highest pitch of tension, and my hearing was so acute that I could not only hear the gentle breathing of my companions, but I could distinguish the deeper, heavier in-breath of the bulky Jones from the thin, sighing note of the bank director.
Chpt 2 (definition 1)director = supervisor (person in charge)standard suffix: The suffix "-or" often converts a verb to a noun that means "a person who." This is the pattern you see in words like actor, editor, and visitor.
- When you drove home after the concert I called upon Scotland Yard and upon the chairman of the bank directors, with the result that you have seen.
Chpt 2 (definition 1)directors = members of a board that oversees the affairs of a corporation or other institution
- Sherlock Holmes sat silent for a few minutes with his fingertips still pressed together, his legs stretched out in front of him, and his gaze directed upward to the ceiling.
Chpt 3 (definition 2) *directed = aimed
- Lestrade and I walked behind him, the detective indifferent and contemptuous, while I watched my friend with the interest which sprang from the conviction that every one of his actions was directed towards a definite end.
Chpt 4 (definition 2)directed = aimed or focused
- I signed the paper as directed, and the lawyer took it away with him.
Chpt 5 (definition 3) *directed = instructed
- Having done this, you must at once put the box out upon the sundial, as directed.
Chpt 5 (definition 3)
- The Embankment is not on the direct line to the station.
Chpt 5 (definition 4) *direct = straight (without anything in between)
- Then, again, the introduction of his name will cause him to see it, for everyone who knows him will direct his attention to it.†
Chpt 7 (definition 3)
- In this way I am no doubt indirectly responsible for Dr. Grimesby Roylott's death, and I cannot say that it is likely to weigh very heavily upon my conscience.
Chpt 8 (definition 5) *indirectly = incidentally (not intentionally)standard prefix: The prefix "in-" in indirectly means not and reverses the meaning of directly. This is the same pattern you see in words like invisible, incomplete, and insecure.
- Indirectly it may be of value, you know; you have only to put it into words to gain the reputation of being excellent company for the remainder of your existence.†
Chpt 9
- They inherit Plantagenet blood by direct descent, and Tudor on the distaff side.†
Chpt 10 (definition 3)
- I think that I may arrive at my facts most directly by questioning you.†
Chpt 10 (definition 2)
- Of course I never doubted for a moment that my first duty was now to him, and I determined to do just whatever he might direct.†
Chpt 10 (definition 3)