Felt his mother's directing arm around him.    From Wordnet, Princeton University. 

Verb (used with object) : He directed the company through a difficult time. ,History is directed by a small number of great men and women. ,She directs the affairs of the estate. ,I directed him to leave the room. ,I directed him to the post office. ,to direct radio waves around the globe. ,She directed all her energies toward the accomplishment of the work. ,The secretary directed his remarks to two of the committee members.    From Dictionary.com. 

Adjective : a direct route. ,a direct descendant. ,direct contact with the voters; direct exposure to a disease. ,the direct remarks of a forthright individual. ,the direct opposite. ,direct quotation. ,War will be a direct result of such political action. ,The new machine was listed by the accountant as a direct cost.    From Dictionary.com. 

Adverb : Answer me direct.    From Dictionary.com. 

But Moverman rewriting and directing is great in my book.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Messenger Director Oren Moverman to Rewrite and Helm Kurt Cobain Biopic | /Film] Reference

Would Hitchcock be interested in directing first Bond film?.    From Wordnik.com.  [Filmstalker: Burton almost Bond, not Connery] Reference

Experience in directing a major research program is preferred.    From Wordnik.com.  [Smart Mobs » Blog Archive » Virtual Community Scholar/Researcher Position: USC] Reference

Bennett Miller is directing from a new script by Aaron Sorkin.    From Wordnik.com.  [Demetri Martin Drops Out of Moneyball, Replaced by Jonah Hill | /Film] Reference

Lionel joined with Macdersey in directing similar heroics to Miss.    From Wordnik.com.  [Camilla: or, A Picture of Youth] Reference

But I think you missed my point in directing you to Atheist Exposed.    From Wordnik.com.  [southern exposure] Reference

The boys like the idea of directing, which is what Michael wanted to do.    From Wordnik.com.  [Celebrity gossip juicy celebrity rumors Hollywood gossip blog from Perez Hilton] Reference

They did not vie with men in directing the external affairs of the world.    From Wordnik.com.  [Homemaking and Careers] Reference

Jonathan Levine is directing from a semi-autobiographical script by Will Reiser.    From Wordnik.com.  [Casting Notes: George Lopez is Speedy Gonzales; Anjelica Huston and Philip Baker Hall in I’m With Cancer | /Film] Reference

Over-directing is a problem that comes up in some comic book situations, as well.    From Wordnik.com.  [Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Why First-Time Authors Shouldn’t Even Consider Self-Publishing] Reference

It may be thought that David acted imprudently in directing his flight to Gibeah.    From Wordnik.com.  [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference

They outline the advantages and disadvantages of their choices in directing New Moon.    From Wordnik.com.  [Twilight Lexicon » Twilight Fan Entertainment] Reference

In the York Missal, published by the Surtees Society, there is a rubric directing the.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Customs of Old England] Reference

directing Awards recognize excellence in directing for dramatic and documentary features.    From Wordnik.com.  [Sundance Announces 2010 Award Winners: ANIMAL KINGDOM, THE RED CHAPEL, RESTREPO, and WINTER’S BONE Earn Grand Jury Prizes – Collider.com] Reference

I'll have to check out the comic, sounds cool and I'd love to see David Wain directing it.    From Wordnik.com.  [David Wain to Direct Too Cool to Be Forgotten? | /Film] Reference

The events recounted above were, by far, the most influential in directing my scientific life.    From Wordnik.com.  [Barbara McClintock - Autobiography] Reference

Google would be wise to give Engeström free reign in directing their social strategy going forward.    From Wordnik.com.  [October 2007] Reference

Shark Tale co-director Bibo Bergeron is directing from a script he co-wrote with Stephane Kazandjian.    From Wordnik.com.  [Casting Notes: Ray Winstone in Night Flower; Leo Howard is Young Conan; Five Voices for Monster in Paris | /Film] Reference

If all goes as planned, Spielberg could begin directing Doug Wright's ( "Quills") script as soon as April.    From Wordnik.com.  [Zachary Quinto May Play George Gershwin For Steven Spielberg » MTV Movies Blog] Reference

Iron Man director Jon Favreau has expressed interest in directing that movie, but nothing has been determined yet.    From Wordnik.com.  [Strike While The Iron Is Hot : SF Universe - SF Universe is your Science Fiction central. From SciFi television to movies to books and more. All the latest news, reviews and insights from SciFi experts.] Reference

BTTS: What attracted you to this story when you first read it, and why were you interested in directing the film adaptation?.    From Wordnik.com.  [Archive 2004-09-01] Reference

Although scripting on the third film has not yet begun, Boyle said he would potentially be interested in directing the film.    From Wordnik.com.  [Danny Boyle Might Potentially Be Interested in Directing “28 Months Later.” Maybe. | /Film] Reference

He spent many of his evenings in directing her studies or in reading to her, and Martha showed her gratitude in a score of ways.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Second Chance] Reference

I have also referred to the need there is, and the help that can be given by governments in directing trade along proper channels.    From Wordnik.com.  [Trade Within the Empire] Reference

From The Mirror paper through gigwise. com, comes her comments on not returning to acting, but directing is the way for her to go.    From Wordnik.com.  [Filmstalker: June 2006 Archives] Reference

I think we should very heartily try to second any effort that he has put forth in directing the attention of Canada to the West Indies.    From Wordnik.com.  [West Indian Recollections and Conditions] Reference

Till 1829 his responsibility was small; after 1829 he had a large or paramount share in directing the operations in which he was engaged.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Autobiography of Liuetenant-General Sir Harry Smith, Baronet of Aliwal on the Sutlej, G. C. B.] Reference

Acclaimed filmmaker Rupert Wyatt (“The Escapist”) is directing from a screenplay by Amanda Silver & Rick Jaffa, who also are producing.    From Wordnik.com.  [Fox Reveals Big APES PREQUEL Details « Giant Killer Squid - Film, Comics, News, Reviews and more] Reference