All 16 Uses of
direct
in
The Lucky One
- He knew that direct confrontation was out—the deputy would have claimed he was collecting evidence, and the strength of his word against a stranger's would have been unassailable.
Chpt 1 *direct = straightforward (open and honest)
- "But you're not going to call." He was sharp, she thought. And direct.
Chpt 7direct = straightforward (open and honest even if it makes someone uncomfortable)
- Seeing Beth last Sunday night while she was dropping Ben off had done it. Wearing shorts and a tank top, she'd stepped out onto the porch and waved at Ben, flashing this kind of Farrah Fawcett smile. Even if it was directed at Ben, it drove home the fact that she was getting better-looking with every passing year.
Chpt 9directed = aimed (intended for)
- I already told the music director I'd be visiting my sister, and she says there's no problem.
Chpt 10director = 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.
- He looked directly at her.
Chpt 12directly = straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis)
- With her arm around Ben, she started to lead him away, and it was in that instant that Clayton spotted Thibault sitting on the porch, staring directly at him.
Chpt 13directly = straight (exactly where stated)
- Elizabeth had directed him to the industrial section of downtown Wilmington, and they had parked in front of a three-story structure with aged wide-plank siding.
Chpt 16directed = guided
- Directly ahead of them, on the side that bordered the river, was a long bar—if it could be called that.
Chpt 16 *directly = close
- I remember watching a hawk fly over the lake while its mirror image glided directly beneath it, thinking I'd never seen anything more beautiful.
Chpt 16directly = straight (in a straight line)
- For the first time since she'd known him, she saw a flash of impatience cross his features. Almost immediately it was gone, and she sensed somehow that it was directed more at himself than at her.
Chpt 18directed = aimed
- Instead of answering directly, he reached for another handful of sand.
Chpt 18directly = in a straightforward manner (open and uncomplicated)
- She made a point not to look directly at him, but from the corner of her eye, she saw his expression freeze.
Chpt 20directly = straight (focusing where stated rather than including it as part of a larger focus; or a careful look rather than a sideways glance)
- Despite the rain, he stepped out of the car and headed directly for Thigh-bolt.
Chpt 21 *directly = immediately
- Thibault met with the music director the following afternoon, and despite her initial dismay at his jeans, T-shirt, and long hair, it didn't take long for her to realize that 'Thibault not only could play, but was obviously an accomplished musician.
Chpt 22 *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.
- He directed cruise missiles with pinpoint accuracy, all geared toward the destruction of Clayton's life.
Chpt 24 *directed = aimed
- He looked directly at her.
Chpt 33directly = straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis)
Definitions:
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(direct as in: depart directly) without delay, or in the quickest manner, or without going somewhere else firstYou 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.
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(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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(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 her question to) to indicate direction; or to cause movement or focus in a direction or towards an objectThe 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
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(direct as in: directed the jury to...) give instructions or commands
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(direct as in: directed the movie) supervise, control, or to be in charge of
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(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.