All 3 Uses of

accord
in
O Pioneers!

When you marry, and want a house of your own, the land will be divided fairly, according to the courts.†
Chpt 1.2 *

according to = as stated by; or in agreement with

Accordingly, the very next week, Albert Tovesky took his daughter, pale and tearful, down the river to the convent.†
Chpt 2.7

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

The boys with one accord looked away from old Pierre to the red church on the hill, with the gold cross flaming on its steeple.†
Chpt 4.6 *

one accord = one mind (in agreement)

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