All 22 Uses

direct
in
The Last Song
(Edited)

Even with the layer of marine haze, she could clearly make out the Milky Way, and directly to the south, Venus glowed brightly.
Chpt 6

directly = straight (in a straight line)
Sometimes Steve would overhear the neighbors grumbling in hushed voices, complaining about declining property values, but the garden was replanted every spring, and no one ever said a word directly to his father.
Chpt 9

directly = personally (person-to-person)
She looked at him only indirectly.
Chpt 11

indirectly = not in a straight, focused manner

standard prefix: The prefix "in-" in indirectly means not and reverses the meaning of directly. This is the same pattern you see in words like invisible, incomplete, and insecure.
The doors of Blakelee Brakes had been open only for ten minutes when Will saw her push through the lobby doors and head directly into the service center.
Chpt 13

directly = immediately
He went on, "And then this morning, after you left, I went straight to the director of the aquarium and spoke to him in person."
Chpt 13 *

director = supervisor (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.
'I think they're attracted to me:' She smiled faintly, then turned and faced him directly.
Chpt 13

directly = straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis)
She had a quirky sense of humor that he liked, even when it was directed at him.
Chpt 13

directed = aimed
Steve supposed he could ask Pastor Harris directly, but he doubted that would do any good.
Chpt 16

directly = personally (person-to-person)
He came to a stop directly in front of the entrance.
Chpt 19

directly = close (without anything in between)
Directly ahead lay a huge, sun-filled open room, and beyond that, she saw the sparkling waters of the Intracoastal Waterway.
Chpt 19 *

directly = close
She met his eyes directly.
Chpt 19

directly = in a straightforward manner (open and uncomplicated)
Giggling, she skipped off around the corner … directly into the arms of Marcus.
Chpt 21

directly = straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis)
While she hadn't said anything directly to him about his new relationship, he read her disapproval in the way she had to force a smile at the mention of Ronnie's name and in the almost formal demeanor she adopted when he brought Ronnie to the house.
Chpt 23

directly = personally (person-to-person)
And in his own indirect way, he never let Will forget what he'd done for him and his family that horrible day when Mikey died.
Chpt 23 *

indirect = not straightforward (not clearly stated)

standard prefix: The prefix "in-" in indirect means not and reverses the meaning of direct. This is the same pattern you see in words like invisible, incomplete, and insecure.
Already planning his trip, he barely noticed as Blaze soaked several cloth balls in lighter fluid, directly above the shirt she would later wear in the show.
Chpt 27

directly = close
It was the first time she'd confronted the future so directly.
Chpt 29

directly = in a straightforward manner (clearly without any ambiguity)
She barely heard the words but somehow knew they were directed at her.
Chpt 31

directed = aimed (intended for)
The words struck her with their full weight, unavoidable and direct.
Chpt 35

direct = clear
She'd called on her first day back in New York and had spoken to the director.
Chpt Epil.

director = supervisor (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.
The director had arranged to let her use the school's practice rooms, and she was beginning to tinker with some fledgling compositions.
Chpt Epil.
She might or might not be admitted to Juilliard, even if the director had told her that the status of her application looked "very promising."
Chpt Epil.
The director was a good friend of his.
Chpt Epil.

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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 Last Song (Edited)

direct
in
The Last Song
(Edited)