All 12 Uses of
direct
in
Heaven Is for Real
- For Sonja, this little boy was an even more special gift directly from the hand of a loving, heavenly Father.
Chpt 7 (definition 1)directly = straight (without anything in between)
- In response to a direct question, the doctor had specifically not given us any assurances.
Chpt 8 (definition 2)direct = straightforward (specific and clear)
- The family gathers before the funeral service, and the funeral director points out each plant, wreath, and flower arrangement, explains who sent it, and reads aloud any message of sympathy attached.
Chpt 11 (definition 3)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 peeked into the sanctuary and caught the funeral director's eye.
Chpt 11 (definition 3) *
- But they will answer direct questions, usually with direct answers.
Chpt 12 (definition 2) *direct = straightforward (specific and clear)
- But they will answer direct questions, usually with direct answers.
Chpt 12 (definition 2)
- But Colton's recent revelation that my raging prayers had ascended directly to heaven—and had received an equally direct response—made me feel like I had some additional confessing to do.
Chpt 15 (definition 4) *directly = immediately
- But Colton's recent revelation that my raging prayers had ascended directly to heaven—and had received an equally direct response—made me feel like I had some additional confessing to do.
Chpt 15 (definition 4)direct = without delay, or without going somewhere else first
- I heard Colton's footsteps padding up the hallway and caught a glimpse of him circling the couch, where he then planted himself directly in front of Sonja.
Chpt 17 (definition 1)directly = close (without anything in between)
- Sonja shifted on the bed so that she could look directly into Colton's eyes.
Chpt 23 (definition 1) *directly = straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis)
- This story is where we get the familiar term "doubting Thomas," someone who refuses to believe something without physical evidence or direct personal experience.
Chpt 27 (definition 1)direct = without anything in between
- It was the same likeness I'd seen before, but this time with Jesus looking directly "into the camera," so to speak.
Chpt 27 (definition 1)directly = straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis)
Definitions:
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(1) (direct as in: directly above; or buy direct from) straight (exactly where stated); or without involvement of anything in betweenThe 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
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(2) (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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(3) (direct as in: directed the movie) supervise, control, or to be in charge of
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(4) (direct as in: depart directly) without delay, or in the quickest manner, or without going somewhere else firsteditor'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.