All 12 Uses of
direct
in
Harry Potter (#4) and the Goblet of Fire
- "Oh for heaven's sake," she snapped, now directing her wand at a dustpan, which hopped off the sideboard and started skating across the floor, scooping up the potatoes.
Chpt 5 (definition 1)directing = aiming
- Chuckling, Bill and Charlie directed the tables safely onto the grass, end to end, and then, with a flick of his wand, Bill reattached the table leg and conjured tablecloths from nowhere.
Chpt 5 (definition 1)directed = guided
- Ludo whipped out his wand, directed it at his own throat, and said "Sonorus!" and then spoke over the roar of sound that was now filling the packed stadium; his voice echoed over them, booming into every corner of the stands.
Chpt 8 (definition 1)directed = pointed
- She illuminated her wand and directed its narrow beam across the path.
Chpt 9 (definition 1) *
- His wand was still pointing directly at Ron, and his eyes were popping — he looked slightly mad.
Chpt 9 (definition 2)directly = straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis)
- You know, I'm starting to think it's time for more direct action.
Chpt 19 (definition 3) *direct = straightforward (without involving extra factors)
- To their very great relief, Hagrid had given up on direct contact with the skrewts now, and they were merely sheltering behind his cabin today, sitting at a trestle table and preparing a fresh selection of food with which to tempt the skrewts.
Chpt 22 (definition 2)direct = personal (hands on)
- Mrs. Morris's lamp-like eyes, so very like her masters, were fixed directly upon Harry.
Chpt 25 (definition 2)directly = straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis)
- Yet you never tried to find me, Lucius…… Your exploits at the Quidditch World Cup were fun, I daresay…. but might not your energies have been better directed toward finding and aiding your master?
Chpt 33 (definition 1)directed = aimed
- Moodys wand was still pointing directly at Harry's heart.
Chpt 35 (definition 2)directly = straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis)
- Tell him I will be in direct contact with him shortly.
Chpt 36 (definition 2) *direct = personal (with nothing in between)
- Some of you in this Hall have already suffered directly at the hands of Lord Voldemort.
Chpt 37 (definition 2)directly = personally (person-to-person)
Definitions:
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(1) (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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(2) (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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(3) (direct as in: was direct in my instructions) straightforward (uncomplicated or simple -- perhaps also indicating openness and honesty, or little concern for others' feelings)