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accord
used in Sister Carrie

2 meanings, 30 uses
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1  —28 uses as in:
according to, or in accord with
Definition
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
  • It would have accorded with her expectations if nothing had been said,
    Chapter 43 (13% in)
accorded = been in keeping
Other Uses (with this meaning)
  • She saw that she was taken to be of the same sort and addressed accordingly.
    Chapter 6 (31% in)
  • When one of her mind sees many things emphasized and reemphasized and admired, she gathers the logic of it and applies accordingly.
    Chapter 11 (17% in)
  • She only took his affection to be a fine thing, and appended better, more generous results accordingly.
    Chapter 14 (18% in)
  • The cab stopped one door out of the way according to his call.
    Chapter 14 (30% in)
  • "She's some cheap professional," she gave herself the satisfaction of thinking, and scorned and hated her accordingly.
    Chapter 17 (84% in)
  • Accordingly, Mrs. Hurstwood decided to broach the subject.
    Chapter 20 (32% in)
  • If we do not hear from you before that time we shall consider that you do not wish to compromise the matter in any way and act accordingly.
    Chapter 25 (95% in)
  • Accordingly, she arose early Monday morning and dressed herself carefully.
    Chapter 26 (32% in)
  • She knew nothing of Henderson nor of the methods of applying, but she instinctively felt that this would be a likely place, and accordingly strolled about in that neighborhood.
    Chapter 26 (37% in)
  • Accordingly she started out to revisit the Chicago Opera House, but possessed scarcely enough courage to approach.
    Chapter 26 (48% in)
  • Accordingly, when he arrived, he was disappointed to find Carrie out.
    Chapter 26 (93% in)
  • Accordingly, when he came out he was glad to see the lobby clear, and hastened toward the stairs.
    Chapter 29 (32% in)
  • Accordingly he told Carrie, and she agreed.
    Chapter 29 (97% in)
  • Accordingly he agreed to enter into partnership, and made over his thousand dollars, preparing to enter the next day.
    Chapter 30 (57% in)
  • Ames had taken a seat beside Carrie, and accordingly he felt it his bounden duty to pay her some attention.
    Chapter 32 (44% in)
  • Carrie felt that it was just kindly thought of a high order—the right thing to think, and wondered what else was right, according to him.
    Chapter 32 (84% in)
  • They had made all arrangements to share according to their interests.
    Chapter 34 (59% in)
  • Accordingly, he went up there.
    Chapter 35 (12% in)
  • Accordingly, he went home.
    Chapter 35 (25% in)
  • Accordingly, when she reached that theatre she applied to the clerk at the box office.
    Chapter 37 (50% in)
  • The agent saw he was dealing with an inexperienced soul, and continued accordingly.
    Chapter 37 (88% in)
  • Such men will be given employment (with guaranteed protection) in the order in which such applications are received, and runs and positions assigned them accordingly.
    Chapter 40 (60% in)
  • "One of those fellows on the Fifth Avenue line must have had a hell of a time, according to the papers," drawled another.
    Chapter 41 (5% in)
  • In April she learned that the opera would probably last until the middle or the end of May, according to the size of the audiences.
    Chapter 43 (42% in)
  • Accordingly, he was carted away.
    Chapter 45 (34% in)
  • Accordingly, he headed for the Casino one afternoon, passing it several times in an effort to locate the stage entrance.
    Chapter 45 (43% in)
  • With Mrs. Vance, he saw the new play, and expressed himself accordingly.
    Chapter 46 (60% in)

There are no more uses of "accord" flagged with this meaning in Sister Carrie.

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2  —1 use as in:
accord her the respect deserved
Definition
to give someone special treatment — especially respect
  • ...she was listened to with more consideration than was usually accorded to young women applicants, owing to her neat and attractive appearance.
    Chapter 26 (87% in)
accorded = given (special treatment)
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?  —1 use
exact meaning not specified
  • He thought a while, and then went off into a seemingly alien observation which, however, accorded with their feelings.
    Chapter 46 (75% in)

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