All 11 Uses of
direct
in
The Odyssey - translated by: Fitzgerald
- Direct me to the town, give me a rag that I can throw around me, some cloth or wrapping that you brought along.
Chpt 6 (definition 1)direct = give directions to
- With crack on crack of thunder, Zeus let fly a bolt against the ship, a direct hit, so that she bucked, in reeking fumes of sulphur, and all the men were flung into the sea.
Chpt 12 (definition 2)direct = exact
- Alkinoos, their ardent king, stepping aboard himself, directed the stowing under the cross planks, not to cramp the long pull of the oarsmen.
Chpt 13 (definition 3)directed = ordered
- The grey-eyed goddess said directly: "Courage; and let the future trouble you no more."
Chpt 13 (definition 4) *directly = immediately
- With crack on crack of thunder, he let fly a bolt against the ship, a direct hit, so that she bucked, in sacred fumes of sulphur, and all the men were flung into the water.
Chpt 14 (definition 2) *direct = exact
- Direct me, put me on the road with someone.
Chpt 15 (definition 1) *direct = guide
- I came to this wild place, directed by Athena, so that we might lay plans to kill our enemies.
Chpt 16 (definition 1)directed = guided
- Into the hall that lovely lady came, with maids attending, and approached the suitors, till near a pillar of the well-wrought roof she paused, her shining veil across her cheeks, and spoke directly to Antinoos: "Infatuate, steeped in evil!"
Chpt 16 (definition 2)directly = personally
- Direct your maids at work.
Chpt 21 (definition 3)direct = instruct
- No, he thought; the more direct way would be best-to go humbly to his lord.
Chpt 22 (definition 5) *direct = straightforward (uncomplicated)
- Direct the women.
Chpt 22 (definition 3) *direct = instruct
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: directed the jury to...) give instructions or commands
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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.
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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)