All 10 Uses of
accord
in
Emma
- He had, by that time, realised an easy competence—enough to secure the purchase of a little estate adjoining Highbury, which he had always longed for—enough to marry a woman as portionless even as Miss Taylor, and to live according to the wishes of his own friendly and social disposition.†
Chpt 1.1-2
- They did as they were desired; and by the time she judged it reasonable to have done with her boot, she had the comfort of farther delay in her power, being overtaken by a child from the cottage, setting out, according to orders, with her pitcher, to fetch broth from Hartfield.†
Chpt 1.9-10
- I do not say it is so; but you will do well to consider whether it is so or not, and to regulate your behaviour accordingly.†
Chpt 1.13-14 *
- Now, according to my idea of Mrs. Churchill, it would be most natural, that while she makes no sacrifice for the comfort of the husband, to whom she owes every thing, while she exercises incessant caprice towards him, she should frequently be governed by the nephew, to whom she owes nothing at all.†
Chpt 1.13-14
- Accordingly, with a mixture of the serious and the playful, which she hoped would best suit his half and half state, she replied, "I am very much astonished, Mr. Elton.†
Chpt 1.15-16
- She went to Mrs. Goddard's accordingly the very next day, to undergo the necessary penance of communication; and a severe one it was.†
Chpt 1.17-18
- It did not accord with the rationality of plan, the moderation in expense, or even the unselfish warmth of heart, which she had believed herself to discern in him yesterday.†
Chpt 2.7-8
- According to Miss Bates—it all came from her—Mrs. Dixon had written most pressingly.†
Chpt 2.15-16
- Her attention was now claimed by Mr. Woodhouse, who being, according to his custom on such occasions, making the circle of his guests, and paying his particular compliments to the ladies, was ending with her—and with all his mildest urbanity, said, "I am very sorry to hear, Miss Fairfax, of your being out this morning in the rain.†
Chpt 2.15-16
- You may be very sure that if I had, I should have cautioned you accordingly.†
Chpt 3.11-12
Definition:
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(accord as in: according to, or in accord with) in keeping with; or in agreement/harmony/unity withThis meaning of accord is often seen in the form according to or accordingly where it can take on more specific meanings. For example:
- "According to Kim, ..." -- as stated by
- "To each according to her ability." -- based upon
- "Points are scored according to how well they perform." -- depending upon
- "The dose is calculated according to body weight." -- in proportion to
- "We got a flat tire. Accordingly, I pulled to the side of the road." -- because of what was just said; or as a result