All 7 Uses of

accord
in
Treasure Island

TREASURE ISLAND by Robert Louis Stevenson To S.L.O., an American gentleman in accordance with whose classic taste the following narrative has been designed, it is now, in return for numerous delightful hours, and with the kindest wishes, dedicated by his affectionate friend, the author.†
Chpt 1

accordance = keeping with; or agreement with

I had seen the captain, and Black Dog, and the blind man, Pew, and I thought I knew what a buccaneer was like—a very different creature, according to me, from this clean and pleasant-tempered landlord.†
Chpt 8

according to = as stated by; or in agreement with

I never heard of a crew that meant to mutiny but what showed signs before, for any man that had an eye in his head to see the mischief and take steps according.†
Chpt 12

according = in keeping with; in agreement/harmony/unity with

There had come many from the north—seven by the squire's computation, eight or nine according to Gray.†
Chpt 21

according to = as stated by; or in agreement with

Accordingly, it was pretty gruffly that the doctor answered him.†
Chpt 34

accordingly = in keeping with or in agreement with what was just stated

All of us had an ample share of the treasure and used it wisely or foolishly, according to our natures.
Chpt 34 *

according to = depending upon (in keeping with)

Definitions:

(1) (accord as in: according to, or in accord with)
in keeping with; or in agreement/harmony/unity with
This 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
(2) (accord as in: reached an accord)
an agreement

In this sense, accord can refer to a formal agreement (such as one written between two countries) or an informal agreement (such as an unvoiced consensus about what should be done).
(3) (accord as in: done of her own accord)
mind

This sense of accord is typically seen in the form own accord or one accord.
(4) (accord as in: accord her the respect deserved)
to give someone special treatment -- especially respect