Definition of direct

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Direct (v. t.) 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..

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Obliquely :: Obliquely (adv.) In an oblique manner; not directly; indirectly.
Immediately :: Immediately (adv.) As soon as. Cf. Directly, 8, Note..
Urohaematin :: Urohaematin (n.) Urinary haematin; -- applied to the normal coloring matter of the urine, on the supposition that it is formed either directly or indirectly (through bilirubin) from the haematin of the blood. See Urochrome, and Urobilin..
Simple :: Simple (a.) Direct; clear; intelligible; not abstruse or enigmatical; as, a simple statement; simple language..
Phenose :: Phenose (n.) A sweet amorphous deliquescent substance obtained indirectly from benzene, and isometric with, and resembling, dextrose..
Rheotrope :: Rheotrope (n.) An instrument for reversing the direction of an electric current.
Single-acting :: Single-acting (a.) Having simplicity of action; especially (Mach.), acting or exerting force during strokes in one direction only; -- said of a reciprocating engine, pump, etc..
Obrogate :: Obrogate (v. t.) To annul indirectly by enacting a new and contrary law, instead of by expressly abrogating or repealing the old one..
Dependence :: Dependence (n.) Subjection to the direction or disposal of another; inability to help or provide for one's self.
Tremando :: Tremando (a.) Trembling; -- used as a direction to perform a passage with a general shaking of the whole chord.
Govern :: Govern (v. t.) To direct and control, as the actions or conduct of men, either by established laws or by arbitrary will; to regulate by authority..
Stethal :: Stet (v. t.) To cause or direct to remain after having been marked for omission; to mark with the word stet, or with a series of dots below or beside the matter; as, the proof reader stetted a deled footnote..
Admonish :: Admonish (v. t.) To instruct or direct; to inform; to notify.
Manage :: Manage (v. i.) To direct affairs; to carry on business or affairs; to administer.
Overlap :: Overlap (n.) An extension of geological beds above and beyond others, as in a conformable series of beds, when the upper beds extend over a wider space than the lower, either in one or in all directions..
Hygrodeik :: Hygrodeik (n.) A form of hygrometer having wet and dry bulb thermometers, with an adjustable index showing directly the percentage of moisture in the air, etc..
Expressly :: Expressly (adv.) In an express manner; in direct terms; with distinct purpose; particularly; as, a book written expressly for the young..
Pound :: Pound (n.) A kind of net, having a large inclosure with a narrow entrance into which fish are directed by wings spreading outward..
Point-blank :: Point-blank (a.) Hence, direct; plain; unqualified; -- said of language; as, a point-blank assertion..
Fetch :: Fetch (n.) A stratagem by which a thing is indirectly brought to pass, or by which one thing seems intended and another is done; a trick; an artifice..
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