Recited passage in a normal way (8)
I believe the answer is:
straight
'way' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for straight that I've seen before include "Directly; neat" , "Serious" , "Without deviation" , "Uncurved" , "Good poker hand" .)