All 7 Uses of
accord
in
The ABC Murders
- You, I understand, went to the police of your own accord?
Chpt 7 (definition 1) *own accord = own mind (voluntarily)
- As soon as I heard of the shocking occurrence I perceived that my statement might be helpful and came forward accordingly.
Chpt 7 (definition 2) *accordingly = in keeping with (the perception)
- You did not, I think, go to the police of your own accord.†
Chpt 7 (definition 1)
- I'll let nurse know and she'll arrange the dope accordingly.†
Chpt 18 (definition 2)
- Seems a methodical sort of chap, A.B.C… It will upset him if things don't go according to programme.†
Chpt 27 (definition 2)
- He made mysterious absences, talked very little, frowned to himself, and consistently refused to satisfy my natural curiosity as to the brilliance I had, according to him, displayed in the past.†
Chpt 32 (definition 2)
- "The hunted animal does his last run …… " "I do not know why he went to Andover-a morbid desire, I think, to go and look at the place where the crime was committed-the crime he committed though he can remember nothing about it …… " "He has no money left-he is worn out …. his feet lead him of his own accord to the police station."†
Chpt 34 (definition 1)
Definitions:
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(1) (accord as in: done of her own accord) mindeditor's notes: This sense of accord is typically seen in the form own accord or one accord.
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(2) (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