All 30 Uses of
direct
in
Harry Potter (#5) and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry was pointing the wand directly at Dudley's heart.
Chpt 1 (definition 1)directly = straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis)
- 'Yes,' Harry said, talking directly to Aunt Petunia now.
Chpt 2 (definition 1)directly = personally (person-to-person)
- Harry raised his hand to seize the letter, which was in a scarlet envelope, but it soared straight over his head, flying directly at Aunt Petunia, who let out a scream and ducked, her arms over her face.
Chpt 2 (definition 1)directly = straight (in a straight line)
- They soared right to avoid passing directly over the glittering spider's web of lights below.
Chpt 3 (definition 1)
- It seemed that Kreacher did not dare disobey a direct order; nevertheless, the look he gave Sirius as he shuffled out past him was full of deepest loathing and he muttered all the way out of the room.
Chpt 6 (definition 2)direct = clear
- Ron emerged from the trapdoor, looked around carefully, spotted Harry and made directly for him, or as directly as he could while having to wend his way between tables, chairs and overstuffed pouffes.
Chpt 12 (definition 3)directly = straight (without delay or interruption)
- Ron emerged from the trapdoor, looked around carefully, spotted Harry and made directly for him, or as directly as he could while having to wend his way between tables, chairs and overstuffed pouffes.
Chpt 12 (definition 3)
- Most of the people watching were laughing; Hermione, however, squared her shoulders and marched directly over to where Fred and George now stood with clipboards, closely observing the unconscious first-years.
Chpt 13 (definition 3)
- Harry did not want to ask directly in case it drew too much attention to what Hagrid might be up to while he was not at Hogwarts.
Chpt 14 (definition 2)directly = in a straightforward manner (without hiding anything)
- Nobody could quite believe their ears until she looked directly at Harry and Ron and said grimly, 'I've become accustomed to seeing the Quidditch Cup in my study, boys, and I really don't want to have to hand it over to Professor Snape, so use the extra time to practise, won't you?'
Chpt 19 (definition 1)directly = straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis)
- There was no wind at all and the sky was a uniform pearly white, which meant that visibility would be good without the drawback of direct sunlight in the eyes.
Chpt 19 (definition 1)direct = unobstructed (with nothing in between)
- Twice they stared directly into the corner where Harry stood, sandwiched between Ron and Hermione.
Chpt 20 (definition 1)directly = straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis)
- 'And why does Professor Dumbledore think I need it, sir?' said Harry, looking directly into Snape's eyes and wondering whether Snape would answer.
Chpt 24 (definition 1)
- He relinquished his grip on the chair and walked around it, closer to the man cowering on the floor, until he stood directly over him in the darkness, looking down from a far greater height than usual.
Chpt 26 (definition 1)
- Professor McGonagall was directly opposite Harry on the other side of the Hall; she looked as though what she was watching made her feel faintly sick.
Chpt 26 (definition 1)directly = exactly
- Firenze pointed to the red star directly above Harry.
Chpt 27 (definition 1) *directly = close
- Dumbledore was not looking directly at Harry — his eyes were fixed on a point just over his shoulder — but as Harry stared at him, he shook his head a fraction of an inch to each side.
Chpt 27 (definition 1)directly = in a straight line
- But too late; Snape had directed his wand straight at James; there was a flash of light and a gash appeared on the side of James's face, spattering his robes with blood.
Chpt 28 (definition 4) *directed = aimed
- Directly ahead of him, Harry could see the towering beech tree below which his father had once tormented Snape.
Chpt 29 (definition 1)directly = close
- 'I should have made my meaning plainer,' said Professor McGonagall, turning at last to look Umbridge directly in the eyes.
Chpt 29 (definition 1)directly = straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis)
- The rim of a single large, fleshy ear was visible on top of the head, which seemed to sit, rather like Uncle Vernon's, directly upon the shoulders with little or no neck in between.
Chpt 30 (definition 1)directly = close
- Harry raised his wand, looked directly at Umbridge and imagined her being sacked.
Chpt 31 (definition 1)directly = straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis)
- As Harry completed the constellation Orion on his chart, however, the front doors of the castle opened directly below the parapet where he was standing, so that light spilled down the stone steps a little way across the lawn.
Chpt 31 (definition 1)directly = straight (in a straight line)
- 'Somebody had to act,' breathed Umbridge, as her wand came to rest pointing directly at Harrys forehead.
Chpt 32 (definition 1)directly = straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis)
- Again, he strode directly at the door facing him and pushed it open, his wand still raised, the others at his heels.
Chpt 34 (definition 3) *directly = immediately
- Beyond the Veil Black shapes were emerging out of thin air all around them, blocking their way left and right; eyes glinted through slits in hoods, a dozen lit wand tips were pointing directly at their hearts; Ginny gave a gasp of horror.
Chpt 35 (definition 1)directly = straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis)
- Harry twisted around, his own wand held high, and saw that the Death Eater had ripped off his mask and was pointing his wand directly at Harry, who recognised the long, pale, twisted face from the Daily Prophet: Antonin Dolohov, the wizard who had murdered the Prewetts.
Chpt 35 (definition 1)
- Directly above them, framed in the doorway from the Brain Room, stood Albus Dumbledore, his wand aloft, his face white and furious.
Chpt 35 (definition 1)directly = close
- It seemed to him that Dumbledore was reminding him of the amount of damage he had caused, and although Dumbledore was for once looking at him directly, and although his expression was kindly rather than accusatory, Harry could not bear to meet his eyes.
Chpt 37 (definition 1)directly = straight (focusing where stated rather than including it as part of a larger focus; or a careful look rather than a quick glance)
- He was bound by the enchantments of his kind, which is to say that he could not disobey a direct order from his master, Sirius.
Chpt 37 (definition 2) *direct = clear
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: was direct in my instructions) straightforward (uncomplicated or simple -- perhaps also indicating openness and honesty, or little concern for others' feelings)
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(3) (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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(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