All 4 Uses of
accord
in
Ender's Game
- He noticed that the older boys were divided into groups, according to the uniforms they wore.†
Chpt 5 *
- As they sorted themselves out according to their arrival dates, Ender walked up and down the aisle.†
Chpt 10
- A new commander couldn't inherit a good standing from his predecessor. he was ranked according to what he had done.†
Chpt 11
- He spoke commands to simulated pilots of four fighters, and instead of merely carrying out the computer's instructions, he was allowed to determine tactics himself, deciding which of several objectives was the most valuable and directing his squadron accordingly.†
Chpt 14
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