All 26 Uses of

direct

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BoneMan's Daughters

The dust directly in front of them cleared enough to reveal a plume of black smoke boiling to the sky ahead.
Chpt 1 *

directly = close

Two: Both the lead vehicle and the Humvee that had brought up the rear had likely taken direct hits.†
Chpt 1

direct = exact

An empty corkboard hung on the wall directly ahead of him.
Chpt 3

directly = close, or in a straight line

The third, presumably the speaker, paced directly in front of Ryan, one hand resting on his holstered pistol, the other limp by his side.
Chpt 3

directly = close

A crew cut topped the Assistant Director in Charge's large square head, giving him the appearance of a softer, kinder version of Frankenstein, sans scars.†
Chpt 4 *

director = someone (or one of a group) who is in charge of an organization or project -- sometimes someone in charge of making a film or other performance

standard suffix: The suffix "-or" often converts a verb to a noun that means "a person who." This is the pattern you see in words like actor, editor, and visitor.

Although not directly responsible for the investigation, Mort Kracker's oversight of the case wouldn't be dismissed.
Chpt 4

directly = personally or closely

But they had no direct evidence of Phil Switzer's movements over the previous year.†
Chpt 4

direct = clear, straightforward, or to the point

A nearby hit or a direct hit?
Chpt 5

direct = exact

He didn't yell anything specifically, just a roar of outrage directed at the BoneMan and whatever demonic entity had possessed him to visit such pain upon him.
Chpt 20 *

directed = aimed, or intended for

It took him twenty minutes to position himself directly behind some boulders to the rear of the man, who still had not moved.
Chpt 22

directly = close, or in a straight line

Going northeast on 71 and then directly east on 29, the trip to Menard would take about two hours if he moved quickly.
Chpt 24

directly = straight (in a straight line)

A dirt road headed directly east into the field on his right.
Chpt 24

I took the DA only because I was under direct orders to take him, return him to the quarry, and break his bones by daybreak.†
Chpt 28 *

direct = clear, straightforward, or to the point

If she'd seen him in the football stands and made direct eye contact, she would have undoubtedly shivered and certainly never forgotten the look.
Chpt 29

direct = unobstructed (with nothing in between)

Um, no...no ma'am, no. I'm calling for Assistant Director Kracker.†
Chpt 30

director = someone (or one of a group) who is in charge of an organization or project -- sometimes someone in charge of making a film or other performance

standard suffix: The suffix "-or" often converts a verb to a noun that means "a person who." This is the pattern you see in words like actor, editor, and visitor.

She was looking at his face when his eyes suddenly opened and he looked directly at her.
Chpt 36

directly = straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis)

The floor moved under him and he knew that if Alvin was directly below him, he'd already heard the weak foundation moving.
Chpt 38

directly = close, or in a straight line

Pieces of data came from every corner of the intelligence spectrum, funneled down to a direct point.†
Chpt 1 *

The first one couldn't be linked directly to the El Paso case, but we were quite sure the second knife had been used to sever one of the cords that held the girl.†
Chpt 11

If Bethany or your ex-wife reports this kind of direct communication from you—†
Chpt 15

Yet he'd fled anyway, having walked directly into a trap.†
Chpt 20

Except that BoneMan had engaged Ryan directly, maybe even wanted him to find his daughter.†
Chpt 20

The Internet brochure for Crow's Nest Ranch claimed that it was a secluded camping retreat eighteen miles west of Fort Davis, four hundred and thirty miles directly west of Austin.†
Chpt 22

A direct blow to the palms is actually transferred up the arm and is more likely to break the collarbone than the wrist.†
Chpt 26

The other was more directed by protocol.†
Chpt 30

He'd thought about the possibility that she could direct the hammer's blow to his head, of course, and standing here beside her the concern reasserted itself.†
Chpt 36

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Definitions:

(1) (direct as in: depart directly)
without delay, or in the quickest manner, or without going somewhere else first

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.
(2) (direct as in: directly above; or buy direct from)
straight (exactly where stated); or without involvement of anything in between
The 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
(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)
(4) (direct as in: directed her question to)
to indicate direction; or to cause movement or focus in a direction or towards an object
The 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
(5) (direct as in: directed the jury to...)
give instructions or commands
(6) (direct as in: directed the movie)
supervise, control, or to be in charge of
(7) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)
Direct can take on many specialized meanings not included in this dictionary.
As an adjective or adverb, most all senses of direct involve an uninterrupted connection and/or clarity (clear, unambiguous communication) as in:
- direct action
- direct descendant
- direct line (with regard to genealogy)
- direct deposit
- direct object
- direct kick
- direct cost
- direct investment
- direct elections
- direct current
As a verb, most all of the senses of direct involve giving orders or aiming.

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