All 9 Uses

direct
in
The Crucible
(Edited)

PARRIS: Go directly home and speak nothing of unnatural causes.
p. 9.9

directly = straight (without delay or interruption)
He goes directly to the bed.
p. 13.4
As soon as he sees her, he goes directly to her and grabs her by her cloak, furious.
p. 55.6

directly = immediately
DANFORTH, looking directly at Giles: Who is this man?
p. 85.4

directly = straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis)
He goes directly to bend close to her face.
p. 87.8

directly = straight (without delay or interruption)
To Danforth directly: And I think you will want to know, from each and every one of them, what discontents them with you!
p. 94.2

directly = personally (person-to-person)
He is steeped in sorrow, exhausted, and more direct than he ever was.
p. 129.1 *

direct = straightforward (specific and to the point)

editor's notes: This describes Hale at the beginning of Act 4 when he is very clear in saying that the accused are innocent and he is doing the devil's work in asking them to confess to save their lives.
Pause, for the first time he turns directly to her.
p. 136.5

directly = exactly where stated (used for emphasis)
DANFORTH: Now, then, Mister, will you speak slowly, and directly to the point, for Mr. Cheever's sake.
p. 139.2 *

directly = straight (focusing where stated rather than getting off topic)

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Definitions:

(1) (direct as in: directly above; or buy direct)
without anything in between -- whether in time, space, or involvement
(2) (direct as in: gave a direct answer)
straightforward -- often clear, open, or blunt in speech or behavior
(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
(4) (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.

direct in The Crucible (Edited)

direct
in
The Crucible
(Edited)