All 50 Uses of
direct
in
The Da Vinci Code
- The albino drew a pistol from his coat and aimed the barrel through the bars, directly at the curator.
Chpt Pro. (definition 1)directly = straight (in a straight line)
- To Langdon's surprise, the woman walked directly up to him and extended a polite hand.
Chpt 9 (definition 2)directly = immediately
- I'll inform the director of Cryptography you no longer need our services.
Chpt 11-12 (definition 3)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.
- Please come find me directly, Mr. Langdon.
Chpt 11-12 (definition 2) *directly = in a short time
- I went directly back to my hotel after my lecture.
Chpt 13-14 (definition 2)directly = immediately
- It's the director of our Cryptology Department.
Chpt 13-14 (definition 3) *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.
- Fache had looked distressed ever since talking to the director of Cryptology on the phone.
Chpt 17-18 (definition 3)
- According to the director, at my orders he paged his entire team to look at the images I'd wired him.
Chpt 17-18 (definition 3)
- The director said he didn't question her behavior because she was understandably upset by the photos.
Chpt 17-18 (definition 3)
- I was not aware of this, and it seems neither was the director until a coworker informed him, but apparently Sophie Neveu is Jacques Saunière's granddaughter.
Chpt 17-18 (definition 3)
- The director said she never once mentioned Saunière to him, and he assumed it was because she probably didn't want preferential treatment for having a famous grandfather.
Chpt 17-18 (definition 3)
- Directly beneath that rest room window, the two-lane Place du Carrousel ran within a few feet of the outer wall.
Chpt 17-18 (definition 1)directly = close
- That truck, only moments ago, had probably been stopped at a red light directly beneath the rest room window.
Chpt 17-18 (definition 1)directly = where stated (used for emphasis)
- Directly outside this bulkhead.
Chpt 21-22 (definition 1) *directly = close
- Clearly, her grandfather had done everything in his power to send a confidential transmission directly to her. He had written it in code, included her secret initials, and told her...
Chpt 21-22 (definition 1)directly = personally (person-to-person)
- Its long central section—the nave—led directly to the main altar, where it was transversely intersected by a shorter section, known as the transept.
Chpt 21-22 (definition 1)directly = straight (without anything in between)
- The intersection of nave and transept occurred directly beneath the main cupola and was considered the heart of the church… her most sacred and mystical point.
Chpt 21-22 (definition 1)directly = straight (in a straight line)
- Here, the glistening Rose Line took a ninety-degree vertical turn and continued directly up the face of the obelisk itself, ascending thirty-three feet to the very tip of the pyramidical apex, where it finally ceased.
Chpt 21-22 (definition 1)
- Long before the establishment of Greenwich as the prime meridian, the zero longitude of the entire world had passed directly through Paris, and through the Church of Saint-Sulpice.
Chpt 21-22 (definition 1)directly = exactly
- Running wildly, she darted back and forth across the house, from clue to clue, until at last she found a clue that directed her back to her own bedroom.
Chpt 23-24 (definition 4)directed = guided
- Quickly striding the final few steps to the Mona Lisa, she illuminated the floor directly in front of the painting.
Chpt 25-26 (definition 1)directly = close
- On the glass, six words glowed in purple, scrawled directly across the Mona Lisa's face.
Chpt 25-26 (definition 1)directly = where stated (used for emphasis)
- As Grouard inched backward, he could see the woman across the room raising her UV light and scrutinizing a large painting that hung on the far side of the Salle des Etats, directly opposite the Mona Lisa.
Chpt 29-30 (definition 1)directly = exactly
- The cardinals exchanged uneasy looks, and finally one said, "Yes, but these bonds are traceable directly to the Vatican Bank."
Chpt 41-42 (definition 1)directly = straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis)
- A video camera overhead was aimed directly at them, and Langdon had the feeling that this camera, unlike those at the Louvre, was authentic.
Chpt 41-42 (definition 1)
- I am going to be very direct if I may.
Chpt 43-44 (definition 5)direct = straightforward (specific and to the point)
- The box coasted to a stop directly in front of them.
Chpt 43-44 (definition 1)directly = close
- Silas wished he could call Bishop Aringarosa and warn him, but the Teacher had removed all their lines of direct communication tonight.
Chpt 45-46 (definition 1)direct = without anyone in between
- And, of course, an abundance of cinquefoils—the five-petaled decorative flowers often found at the top of archways, directly over the keystone.
Chpt 47-48 (definition 1)directly = straight (in a straight line)
- Seeing no options, Langdon knelt down and set the rosewood box at the edge of the cargo hold, directly in front of the open doors.
Chpt 49-50 (definition 1)directly = close
- Saunière had given the cryptex directly to Sophie, and although she didn't know what it contained or what she was supposed to do with it, she was hesitant to involve a total stranger.
Chpt 51-52 (definition 1)directly = personally (person-to-person)
- Then, shaking out his jacket, he put it back on, smoothed the lapels, and smiled at Sophie as he sat down directly over the stashed treasure.
Chpt 53-54 (definition 1)directly = where stated (used for emphasis)
- He turned and looked directly at Sophie.
Chpt 55-56 (definition 1)directly = straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis)
- Leonardo's feelings about the Bible relate directly to the Holy Grail.
Chpt 55-56 (definition 1)directly = closely
- And virtually all the elements of the Catholic ritual—the miter, the altar, the doxology, and communion, the act of "God-eating"—were taken directly from earlier pagan mystery religions.
Chpt 55-56 (definition 1)directly = straight (without anything in between)
- Langdon looked directly at her now.
Chpt 55-56 (definition 1)directly = straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis)
- Despite Aringarosa's concern at having missed the call, he felt encouraged that the Teacher felt confident enough to call Opus Dei headquarters directly.
Chpt 59-60 (definition 1)directly = personally (without anything in between)
- Only two direct lines of Merovingians remain.†
Chpt 61-62 (definition 1)
- The monk closed to within a few feet, keeping the gun aimed directly at Teabing's head.
Chpt 65-66 (definition 1)directly = straight (in a straight line)
- Having disobeyed Fache's direct orders and lost Langdon for a second time, Collet was grateful that PTS had located a bullet hole in the floor, which at least corroborated Collet's claims that a shot had been fired.
Chpt 69-70 (definition 5)direct = specific and clear
- I swear, sir, there is no way for me to know that. Our clients can drive directly to their hangars, and load as they please. Who is onboard is the responsibility of the customs officials at the receiving airport.
Chpt 73-74 (definition 1)directly = straight (without anything in between)
- "For the early Church," Langdon explained in a soft voice, "mankind's use of sex to commune directly with God posed a serious threat to the Catholic power base."
Chpt 73-74 (definition 1)directly = straight (without anyone in between)
- They've got some kind of maintenance problem out near your hangar, and they're asking me to bring the plane directly to the terminal instead.
Chpt 79-80 (definition 2)directly = straight (without going anywhere else first)
- At the French authorities' request, Kent police had ordered the Biggin Hill air traffic controller to radio the Hawker's pilot and order him directly to the terminal rather than to the client's hangar.
Chpt 81-82 (definition 2)
- The prim man in the tuxedo calmly produced a very small revolver, which he aimed directly at the boy's forehead.
Chpt 85-86 (definition 1)directly = straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis)
- Stepping from the shadows, Rémy marched into the circular chamber and aimed the gun directly at Teabing's head.
Chpt 85-86 (definition 1)
- Rémy circled behind Teabing and rammed the pistol barrel into his back, high and on the left, directly behind his heart.
Chpt 85-86 (definition 1)directly = straight (in a straight line)
- How may I direct your call?
Chpt 87-88 (definition 4) *direct = guide
- That is a direct order!
Chpt 87-88 (definition 5) *direct = specific and clear
- Langdon had delivered the keystone directly to the heart of the operation, which was a pleasant surprise, and yet he had brought the police on his tail.
Chpt 93-94 (definition 1)directly = straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis)
Definitions:
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(1) (direct as in: directly above; or buy direct from) straight (exactly where stated); or without involvement of anything in betweenThe exact meaning of this sense of direct is subject to its context. For example:
- "The road runs directly to Las Vegas." -- straight (without varying from a straight line)
- "It was a direct hit." -- exact
- "The plant is in direct sunlight." -- unobstructed (without anything in between)
- "She wants a direct meeting with him." -- personal (without other people in between)
- "She paid direct attention to what he was reading." -- close
- "a direct gaze" -- straight, steady, or focused--not a brief glance taken while generally looking at other things; not a sideways look
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(2) (direct as in: depart directly) without delay, or in the quickest manner, or without going somewhere else firsteditor's notes: You may see the term direct flight used in a technical manner that is not as quick as a non-stop flight. In technical usage, a direct flight from Los Angeles to New York could stop at a city on the way, but you would not get off the plane during the stop.
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(3) (direct as in: directed the movie) supervise, control, or to be in charge of
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(4) (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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(5) (direct as in: was direct in my instructions) straightforward (uncomplicated or simple -- perhaps also indicating openness and honesty, or little concern for others' feelings)