I don't give him a direct reply to his question.

For the first time , she evaded a direct reply to his question.

Such a direct reply meant her spirit guide was worried.

It was probably the most direct reply he had ever made.

He looked squarely at the young man, and gave a direct reply.

So here are just a few direct replies to individuals.

He avoided a direct reply and said it was fortunate that Willie's parents weren't around to make trouble.

Sandy managed to answer the question without giving a direct reply.

After that, Marcus did not feel the need for any direct reply.

Of course there would be no direct reply from the shuttle.