All 16 Uses of
direct
in
The Hunger Games
- When they came up with a more efficient system that transported the coal directly from the mines to the trains, the Hob gradually took over the space.
p. 11..3 (definition 1)directly = straight (without anything in between)
- Gale knows his anger at Madge is misdirected.
p. 14..0 (definition 2)misdirected = wrongly aimedstandard prefix: The prefix "mis-" in misdirected means wrong and reverses the meaning of directed. This is the same pattern you see in words like misunderstand, misbehave, and misuse.
- Latecomers are directed to the adjacent streets, where they can watch the event on screens as it's televised live by the state.
p. 17..6 (definition 2) *directed = senteditor's notes: In this context, adjacent is a synonym for nearby.
- "More than you!" he shouts, pointing directly into a camera.
p. 24..9 (definition 1)directly = straight (in a straight line)
- Because I recognize this name, although I have never spoken directly to its owner.
p. 25..8 (definition 1)directly = personally (person-to-person)
- The station is swarming with reporters with their insectlike cameras trained directly on my face.
p. 40..7 (definition 1)directly = straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis)
- Cinna and Portia direct us into the chariot and carefully arrange our body positions, the drape of our capes, before moving off to consult with each other.
p. 68..2 (definition 2)direct = guide
- After lunch, Haymitch takes me into the sitting room, directs me to the couch, and then just frowns at me for a while.
p. 116..3 (definition 2)directs = indicates to go where stated
- The woman disappears and Cinna is retrieved from the roof, An Avox boy comes in and directs us to a room where breakfast has been laid out.
p. 144..3 (definition 2)
- Is he directing all the sponsors toward Peeta?
p. 168..7 (definition 2)directing = focusing
- All that is needed is a direct hit.
p. 175..5 (definition 1)direct = exact
- If running hurt, climbing is agonizing because it requires not only exertion but direct contact of my hands on the tree bark.
p. 181..3 (definition 1)direct = actual (with nothing in between)
- Maybe one contains cooking oil, and the burning arrow idea is reviving when I realize I could end up losing all twelve of my arrows and not get a direct hit on an oil bin, since I'd just be guessing.
p. 220..5 (definition 1)direct = exact
- After purifying half a pot of water, I place it in direct sunlight and add several egg-size hot stones to the water.
p. 266..9 (definition 1) *direct = without anything in between
- I'm not sure about Foxface since direct confrontation isn't her style or her forte.
p. 279..1 (definition 3) *direct = straightforward (clear and uncomplicated)
- I go back to bed for a while and then decide to go directly to his room, but when I try to turn the knob, I find my own bedroom door has been locked from the outside.
p. 365..7 (definition 4) *directly = immediately
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: 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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(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)
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(4) (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.