All 10 Uses of
direct
in
The Railway Children
- And inside the watches were engraved after the name of the watch's new owner: 'From the Directors of the Northern and Southern Railway in grateful recognition of the courageous and prompt action which averted an accident on — 1905.'†
p. 130.9 *directors = members of a board that oversee the affairs of a corporation or other institution; or supervisors (people in charge)
- Directly she opened the door she found herself, as it seemed, in a new world of light and flowers and singing.†
p. 72.9 *
- He's been telling Mother the sad, sweet story of his life in French; and she said would you be kind enough to come directly if you were at home.†
p. 96.9
- Directly Mother came in, two white figures started up, and two eager voices called: Now, Mother, tell us all about the Russian gentleman.'†
p. 98.8
- 'He did, of course,' said Phyllis, in haste; 'directly we heard she was ill we got the roses ready and waited by the gate.†
p. 145.1
- I'd tell you directly if we had, honour bright I would.'†
p. 148.9
- But nobody listens to a word she says, but you are so good and clever, and you found out about the Russian gentleman's wife directly.†
p. 202.3
- 'Oh, what useful things flannel petticoats are!' she said; 'the man who invented them ought to have a statue directed to him.'†
p. 223.7
- 'What ought to be directed?†
p. 223.8
- People always are — directly they understand.†
p. 245.4
Definitions:
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(1)
(direct as in: directly above; or buy direct) without anything in between -- whether in time, space, or involvement
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(2)
(direct as in: gave a direct answer) straightforward -- often clear, open, or blunt in speech or behavior
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(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
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(4)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) 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.