All 6 Uses of
direct
in
Tenth Grade Bleeds
- Knowing that his drudge could not disobey a direct order, he called out, "Henry!†
Chpt 8.
- After a moment, Henry nodded and left the table with him, directing him to a quiet spot near the Pepsi machine.†
Chpt 14.
- As he whipped through the town, it occurred to Ignatius that a more direct approach would be called for.
Chpt 15. *direct = straightforward (uncomplicated)
- In a burst of self-directed fury, he threw the Compendium across the room with all the force he could muster.†
Chpt 17. *
- "I would have, but I confess that after our previous encounters, I'm—pardon the phrase—once bitten, twice shy when it comes to direct confrontation with the Pravus.†
Chpt 22.
- You won't be able to resist any direct orders."†
Chpt 28.
Definitions:
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(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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(direct as in: directed the jury to...) give instructions or commands