All 8 Uses of

accord

in

The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

He was one of those who could torture the slightest look, word, or gesture, on the part of the slave, into impudence, and would treat it accordingly.†
Chpt 4

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

That cheerful eye, under the influence of slavery, soon became red with rage; that voice, made all of sweet accord, changed to one of harsh and horrid discord; and that angelic face gave place to that of a demon.
Chpt 6 *

accord = agreement

I remained all night, and, according to his orders, I started off to Covey's in the morning, (Saturday morning,) wearied in body and broken in spirit.†
Chpt 10

according to = as stated by; or in agreement with

To please him, I at length took the root, and, according to his direction, carried it upon my right side.†
Chpt 10

The days between Christmas and New Year's day are allowed as holidays; and, accordingly, we were not required to perform any labor,
Chpt 10 *

accordingly = in agreement with what was just stated

For instance, the slaveholders not only like to see the slave drink of his own accord, but will adopt various plans to make him drunk.
Chpt 10 *

own accord = own mind (voluntarily)

I agreed to do so, and accordingly devoted my Sundays to teaching these my loved fellow-slaves how to read.†
Chpt 10

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

But I remained firm, and, according to my resolution, on the third day of September, 1838, I left my chains, and succeeded in reaching New York without the slightest interruption of any kind.†
Chpt 11

according to = as stated by; or in agreement 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
(5) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)