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directions

/dɪˈɹɛk.ʃənz/ noun A2
  1. Instructions for how to reach a destination or how to do something · Please follow the attached directions when assembling these shelves.· I got so lost on my way downtown I had to ask for directions.
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According to the count’s directions, Danglars was waited on by Vampa, who brought him the best wine and fruits of Italy; then, having conducted him to the road, and pointed to the post-chaise, left him leaning against a tree.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 1088 · C1
And how odd the directions will look!
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, p. 9 · B2
Alice caught the baby with some difficulty, as it was a queer-shaped little creature, and held out its arms and legs in all directions, “just like a star-fish,” thought Alice.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, p. 44 · B2
“Get to your places!” shouted the Queen in a voice of thunder, and people began running about in all directions, tumbling up against each other; however, they got settled down in a minute or two, and the game began.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, p. 62 · B2

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