All 3 Uses of
accord
in
The Horse and His Boy
- Accordingly, remembering how the gods never fail to reward those who befriend the destitute, and being moved by compassion (for your servant is a man of tender heart) —†
Chpt 1
- it pleased fortune and the gods that I fell in with her in the forest when she had ended the rites and sacrifices... according to the custom of maidens.
Chpt 3 *according to = in keeping with
- Accordingly I prepared the necessary sacrifices and married your daughter the same hour that I met her and have returned with her to my own house.†
Chpt 3
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