accord (2 meanings)
2 meanings, 2 uses
1 —1 use as in:
according to, or in accord with
CREON That, I deem, is according to the turn our fortunes take.†
according to = as stated by; or in agreement with
Definition
Generally this sense of accord means:in keeping with; or in agreement/harmony/unity with
This sense 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
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2 —1 use as in:
done of her own accord
...sailed to the turrets of Iolcos, her soul with love for Jason smitten, nor would she have beguiled the daughters of Pelias to slay their father and come to live here in the land of Corinth with her husband and children, where her exile found favour with the citizens to whose land she had come, and in all things of her own accord was she at one with Jason, the greatest safeguard this when wife and husband do agree; but now their love is all turned to hate, and tenderest ties are weak.†
own accord = own mind — voluntarily (without anyone asking)
Definition
Generally this sense of accord means:mind
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allay
1 use
Wert thou to call the men of old time rude uncultured boors thou wouldst not err, seeing that they devised their hymns for festive occasions, for banquets, and to grace the board, a pleasure to catch the ear, shed o'er our life, but no man hath found a way to allay hated grief by music and the minstrel's varied strain, whence arise slaughters and fell strokes of fate to o'erthrow the homes of men.†
allay = reduce the intensity of or calm
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bestow
2 uses
The childless, because they have never proved whether children grow up to be a blessing or curse to men are removed from all share in many troubles; whilst those who have a sweet race of children growing up in their houses do wear away, as I perceive, their whole life through; first with the thought how they may train them up in virtue, next how they shall leave their sons the means to live; and after all this 'tis far from clear whether on good or bad children they bestow their toil.†
bestow = give
Definition
Generally bestow means:to give — typically to present as an honor or give as a gift
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betrothed
2 uses
Thou hast betrothed thy daughter where thy fancy prompted thee.†
betrothed = promised to marry; or the person who has promised to marry
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calamity
2 uses
But enough! this language suits not thee as it does me; thou hast a city here, a father's house, some joy in life, and friends to share thy thoughts, but I am destitute, without a city, and therefore scorned by my husband, a captive I from a foreign shore, with no mother, brother, or kinsman in whom to find a new haven of refuge from this calamity.†
calamity = a disastrous event; or the distress resulting from it
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copious
1 use
LEADER OF THE CHORUS From my eyes too bursts forth the copious tear; O, may no greater ill than the present e'er befall!†
copious = abundant (large in quantity or number)
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desist
1 use
From such toil desist.†
desist = to not do something
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destitute
2 uses
Yet even after all this I weary not of my goodwill, but am come with thus much forethought, lady, that thou mayst not be destitute nor want for aught, when, with thy sons, thou art cast out.†
destitute = extremely poor; or lacking the necessities of life such as food and shelter
Definition
Generally destitute means:extremely poor; or lacking the necessities of life such as food and shelter
The expression "destitute of" means: lacking
The expression "destitute of" means: lacking
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distraught
3 uses
(strophe 2) With mind distraught didst thou thy father's house desert on thy voyage betwixt ocean's twin rocks, and on a foreign strand thou dwellest thy bed left husbandless, poor lady, and thou an exile from the land, dishonoured, persecuted.†
distraught = extremely distressed—typically with worry or grief
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entreat
2 uses
MEDEA Not that, not that, I do entreat thee, Creon CREON Thou wilt cause disturbance yet, it seems.†
entreat = ask earnestly
Definition
Generally entreat means:to ask — especially while trying hard to overcome resistance
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flout
2 uses
A servant of mine will I to Jason send and crave an interview; then when he comes I will address him with soft words, say, "this pleases me," and, "that is well," even the marriage with the princess, which my treacherous lord is celebrating, and add "it suits us both, 'twas well thought out"; then will I entreat that here my children may abide, not that I mean to leave them in a hostile land for foes to flout, but that I may slay the king's daughter by guile.†
flout = openly disregard
Definition
Generally flout means:to openly disregard — typically a law, rule, or custom
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forlorn
2 uses
O woe is me, if indeed I am to be cast forth an exile from the land, without one friend; one lone woman with her babes forlorn!†
forlorn = sad, hopeless, pitiful and/or abandoned
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forthwith
1 use
Forthwith one handmaid rushed to her father's house, another to her new bridegroom to tell his bride's sad fate, and the whole house echoed with their running to and fro.†
forthwith = immediately
Definition
Generally forthwith means:immediately — (most typically seen in legal documents, formal use, or classic literature)
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perfidy
1 use
CHORUS I heard a bitter cry of lamentation! loudly, bitterly she calls on the traitor of her marriage bed, her perfidious spouse; by grievous wrongs oppressed she invokes Themis, bride of Zeus, witness of oaths, who brought her unto Hellas, the land that fronts the strand of Asia, o'er the sea by night through ocean's boundless gate.†
perfidious = not trustworthy (prone to intentional betrayal)
Definition
Generally perfidy means:an act of deliberate betrayal; or such behavior
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prudent
1 use
As for the taunts thou urgest against my marriage with the princess, I will prove to thee, first, that I am prudent herein, next chastened in my love, and last powerful friend to thee and to thy sons; only hold thy peace.†
prudent = sensible and careful
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repentance
2 uses
ATTENDANT 'tis naught; I do repent me even of the words I have spoken.†
repent = feel regret for having done wrong and resolve to be a better person in the future
Definition
Generally repentance means:the feeling or expression of regret for having done something wrong with a firm decision to be a better person in the future
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timorous
1 use
For though woman be timorous enough in all else, and as regards courage, a coward at the mere sight of steel, yet in the moment she finds her honour wronged, no heart is filled with deadlier thoughts than hers.†
timorous = timid (fearful) or shy
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untoward
1 use
And she hates her children now and feels no joy at seeing them; I fear she may contrive some untoward scheme; for her mood is dangerous nor will she brook her cruel treatment; full well I know her, and I much do dread that she will plunge the keen sword through their hearts, stealing without a word into the chamber where their marriage couch is spread, or else that she will slay the prince and bridegroom too, and so find some calamity still more grievous than the present; for dreadful...†
untoward = improper, awkward, or unfavorable
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unwitting
2 uses
ATTENDANT Have I unwittingly announced some evil tidings?†
unwittingly = unintentionally (without knowing it)
Definition
Generally unwitting means:not intentional (without knowledge)
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