"Direct" is a word in LAW AND LEGAL, ENGLISH
Immediate; by the shortest course; without circuity; operatlng by an Immediate connection or relation, instead of operating through a medium; the opposite of indirect
Straight; not crooked, oblique, or circuitous; leading by
the short or shortest way to a point or end; as, a direct line; direct
means.
To point out to with authority; to instruct as a
superior; to order; as, he directed them to go.
To put a direction or address upon; to mark with the
name and residence of the person to whom anything is sent; to
superscribe; as, to direct a letter.
To determine the direction or course of; to cause to go
on in a particular manner; to order in the way to a certain end; to
regulate; to govern; as, to direct the affairs of a nation or the
movements of an army.
To arrange in a direct or straight line, as against a
mark, or towards a goal; to point; to aim; as, to direct an arrow or a
piece of ordnance.
Straightforward; not of crooked ways, or swerving from
truth and openness; sincere; outspoken.
A character, thus [/], placed at the end of a staff on the
line or space of the first note of the next staff, to apprise the
performer of its situation.
To give direction; to point out a course; to act as
guide.
Immediate; express; plain; unambiguous.
In the line of descent; not collateral; as, a descendant in
the direct line.
In the direction of the general planetary motion, or from
west to east; in the order of the signs; not retrograde; -- said of the
motion of a celestial body.
To point out or show to (any one), as the direct or
right course or way; to guide, as by pointing out the way; as, he
directed me to the left-hand road.
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There was a blonde who was at an all blonde football game.At halftime she was called down to answer questions to seeif she could win $1000. The first question was what is 10 plus 11?She hesitates and says, hm.. 5! The host says no im sorry thats incorrect.All of the blondes in the stadium chanted "Give her another chance, giveher another chance!" So the host agrees and said, "ok how about 5 plus 5."She answers and says 20. Again all the blondes chanted give her another chance, give her another chance. So the host agrees again and says, ok last chance,what is 2 plus 2. The blonde says 4! and the audience says Give her another chance give her another chance!
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Read the complete definitionA means of defense formed by felled trees, the ends of whose branches are sharpened and directed outwards, or against …
Read the complete definitionOver or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; …
Read the complete definitionTo a reserved position; half round; in the opposite direction; on the opposite tack; as, to face about; to turn …
Read the complete definitionA phrase used in the law of divorce, and derived from the criminal law. It implies more than connivance, which …
Read the complete definitionFrom side to side; athwart; crosswise, or in a direction opposed to the length; quite over; as, a bridge laid …
Read the complete definitionAn instrument for measuring the direct heating power of the sun's rays.
Read the complete definitionSlow; slowly, leisurely, and gracefully. When repeated, adagio, adagio, it directs the movement to be very slow.
Read the complete definitionTo direct speech to; to make a communication to, whether spoken or written; to apply to by words, as by …
Read the complete definitionTo direct, as words (to any one or any thing); to make, as a speech, petition, etc. (to any one, …
Read the complete definitionTo aim; to direct.
Read the complete definitionTo direct speech.
Read the complete definitionTo direct in writing, as a letter; to superscribe, or to direct and transmit; as, he addressed a letter.
Read the complete definitionDirection or superscription of a letter, or the name, title, and place of residence of the person addressed.
Read the complete definitionThe act of addressing or directing one's course.
Read the complete definitionAbbreviated ad fin. To the end. It is used in citations to books, as a direction to read from the …
Read the complete definitionFormerly, the adjustment of proportion, or ascertainment of shares, as of dower or pasture held in common. This was by …
Read the complete definitionA writ directed to a coroner commanding him to hold a second inquest. See 45 Law J. Q-B. 711
Read the complete definitionTo manage or conduct, as public affairs; to direct or superintend the execution, application, or conduct of; as, to administer …
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