All 37 Uses of

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Hunger Games Book #3 (Mockingjay)

In the morning, I see that 7:00--Breakfast is directly followed by 7:30--Command, which is fine since I may as well start the ball rolling.
Chpt 3 (definition 1)

directly = immediately

When we ask for Beetee, we're directed through the maze until we reach an enormous plate-glass window.
Chpt 5 (definition 2)

directed = guided

I left the studio directly and refused to acknowledge his comments from the booth today.
Chpt 6 (definition 1)

directly = immediately

I avoid looking at him directly, but I catch a glimpse of his reflection in one of the shiny control consoles along the wall.
Chpt 6 (definition 3)

directly = straight (focusing where stated rather than including it as part of a larger focus; or a careful look rather than a quick glance)

The TV crew consists of a pair of burly Capitol cameramen with heavy mobile cameras encasing their bodies like insect shells, a woman director named Cressida who has a shaved head tattooed with green vines, and her assistant, Messalla, a slim young man with several sets of earrings.
Chpt 7 (definition 4) *

director = person in charge

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.

A woman directing the incoming patients catches sight of us, does a sort of double take, and then strides over.
Chpt 7 (definition 2)

directing = sending to specific places

I shift onto my side and find myself looking directly into Gale's eyes.
Chpt 7 (definition 3)

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

I lead earlier and score a direct hit on the point plane, blasting a hole in its belly.
Chpt 7 (definition 3)

direct = exact

I start to get up and then realize they plan to roll my hospital bed directly there.
Chpt 8 (definition 3)

directly = where stated (used for emphasis)

Gale and I directly disobeyed orders yesterday, and Boggs has the injury to prove it.
Chpt 8 (definition 5) *

directly = in a straightforward manner (clearly without any ambiguity)

He looks directly into the camera, right into my eyes.
Chpt 8 (definition 3)

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

We board a hovercraft for the short ride to 12 and I'm directed to a seat at a table where Plutarch, Gale, and Cressida are poring over a map.
Chpt 9 (definition 6)

directed = given instructions to go

Cressida directs the team to start with me at my old house.
Chpt 9 (definition 6)

directs = instructs

Then I'm staring directly into President Snow's snake eyes as he greets the nation.
Chpt 9 (definition 3)

directly = straight (exactly where stated)

Although we have decades of support for the assumption that further direct attacks on Thirteen would be counterproductive to the Capitol's cause. Nuclear missiles would release radiation into the atmosphere, with incalculable environmental results. Even routine bombing could badly damage our military compound, which we know they hope to regain.
Chpt 10 (definition 5)

direct = straightforward (uncomplicated)

Groups of people begin to peel off into marked doorways and still Boggs directs me downward, until finally the stairs end at the edge of an enormous cavern.
Chpt 10 (definition 2)

directs = indicates to go where stated

After Crazy Cat, we're directed to bed.
Chpt 11 (definition 6)

directed = given instructions to go

We clean our spaces, as directed, and file obediently toward the door.
Chpt 11 (definition 6) *

directed = instructed

Because now I know that everything I say will be directly taken out on Peeta.
Chpt 11 (definition 3)

directly = where stated (used for emphasis)

If you force me to leave, I'll go directly to surgery and tell my mother everything that's happened.
Chpt 13 (definition 1)

directly = immediately

The Nut was established directly after the Dark Days, when the Capitol had lost 13 and was desperate for a new underground stronghold.
Chpt 14 (definition 1)

I can't help thinking that's directed at me.
Chpt 14 (definition 2)

directed = aimed (intended for)

She scribbles something on a pad and sends me directly back to the hospital.
Chpt 17 (definition 1) *

directly = immediately

...before I realize he's standing there. Directly across the table, behind the empty seat next to Johanna. Watching me.
Chpt 17 (definition 3)

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

Not that it's directed at me.
Chpt 17 (definition 2)

directed = aimed (intended for)

Finnick goes directly down to see Johanna, but I linger outside a few minutes until Boggs comes out.
Chpt 18 (definition 1)

directly = immediately

At first I think that Peeta is the cause of the unease, but by the end of the meal, I realize more than a few unfriendly looks have been directed my way.
Chpt 19 (definition 2)

directed = focused

Since this is both a mission and a shoot, I'm about to ask who's in charge, my commander or my director, when Cressida calls, "Action!"
Chpt 19 (definition 4)

director = person in charge of making a film

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.

That would be in direct violation of President Coin's orders.
Chpt 20 (definition 5)

direct = clear

He painfully pushes himself up to a sitting position and directs his words to Gale.
Chpt 20 (definition 2) *

directs = aims or focuses

There is a simple network of wide tunnels that directly corresponds to the main street plan above, underlying the major avenues and cross streets.
Chpt 21 (definition 3)

directly = exactly

It doesn't matter whether they tracked us to the second apartment or assumed we went directly underground.
Chpt 22 (definition 1)

directly = immediately

I feel immensely relieved by the news that I won't be given--and have to ignore--direct orders from 13.
Chpt 23 (definition 5)

direct = clear

"Stay to the right!" a voice orders, and I see the Peacekeepers interspersed throughout the crowd, directing the flow of human traffic.
Chpt 24 (definition 2)

directing = steering

This is what happens: A hovercraft marked with the Capitol's seal materializes directly over the barricaded children.
Chpt 24 (definition 3)

directly = exactly where stated (used for emphasis)

What has been proposed is that in lieu of eliminating the entire Capitol population, we have a final, symbolic Hunger Games, using the children directly related to those who held the most power.
Chpt 26 (definition 3) *

directly = closely (in this case, not distant relatives, but close relatives)

As directed, I turn so they see me in profile, and wait.
Chpt 26 (definition 6)

directed = instructed

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

editor'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.

(2) (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

(3) (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

(4) (direct as in: directed the movie)
supervise, control, or to be in charge of

(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)

(6) (direct as in: directed the jury to...)
give instructions or commands

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