All 8 Uses of
direct
in
The Chocolate War
- In fact, when Brother Leon had told them about the special honor roll, John Sulkey could have sworn he was looking directly at him—as if Brother Leon was counting personally on him to set a good example.†
Chpt 14directly = straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis)
- The platform stood directly at the fifty-yard line close to the stands so that each kid would see everything and wouldn't miss any of the action.†
Chpt 35 *directly = close
- All eyes were directed to the platform where Renault and Janza stood at diagonal corners.†
Chpt 36 *directed = pointed or focused
- "As you know, gentlemen," Brother Leon began, addressing the class directly and ignoring Bailey completely although the boy was standing beside him, "as you know, a certain discipline must be maintained in a school.†
Chpt 6
- I know, I know," Leon said sharply, swiveling away in his desk chair as if Brian weren't important enough to be addressed directly.†
Chpt 22 *
- Word had been spreading throughout the school—the kid had refused to sell the chocolates in direct defiance of The Vigils.†
Chpt 27
- There was no necessity for the chocolate roll call now because most of the students were bringing their returns directly to Brian Cochran in the office.†
Chpt 30
- They would have to fight the way the guys in the bleachers directed them.†
Chpt 36
Definitions:
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(1)
(direct as in: directly above; or buy direct) without anything in between -- whether in time, space, or involvement
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(2)
(direct as in: gave a direct answer) straightforward -- often clear, open, or blunt in speech or behavior
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(3)
(direct as in: direct a question; or direct a film) to guide, aim, or manage -- such as actions, attention, speech, a project or company
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(4)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Direct can take on many specialized meanings not included in this dictionary.As an adjective or adverb, direct usually means there is a clear or straight connection with nothing in the way. It can also mean easy to understand, without confusion. For example:- Direct action – taking quick and clear steps to make something happen
- Direct descendant – someone who comes straight from an ancestor, like a grandchild
- Direct line (in genealogy) – a family connection that goes straight from one generation to the next
- Direct deposit – money that is sent straight into a bank account
- Direct object – in a sentence, the person or thing that receives the action of the verb
- Direct kick – in sports, a kick where the ball can go straight into the goal without touching another player
- Direct cost – a cost that comes straight from making a product or providing a service
- Direct investment – putting money directly into a company or project
- Direct elections – when people vote for leaders without going through an extra step
- Direct current (DC) – a type of electric flow that moves in only one direction
As a verb, most all of the senses of direct involve giving orders or aiming.