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Dante's Paradise -- translated by Norton

True is it, that as the form often accords not to the intention of the art, because the material is deaf to respond, so the creature sometimes deviates from this course; for it has power, though thus impelled, to incline in another direction (even as the fire of a cloud may be seen to fall[6]), if the first impetus, bent aside by false pleasure, turn it earthwards.†
Canto 1-11 (definition 1) *

Our affections, which are inflamed only in the pleasure of the Holy Spirit, rejoice in being formed according to His order;[3] and this allotment, which appears so low, is forsooth given to us, because our vows were neglected or void in some part.†
Canto 1-11 (definition 2)

[1] "Perfect life and high merit in-heaven a lady higher up," she said to me, "according to whose rule, in your world below, there are who vest and veil themselves, so that till death they may wake and sleep with that Spouse who accepts every vow which love conforms unto His pleasure.†
Canto 1-11 (definition 2)

[2] According to the old commentators, her brother Corso forced Piccarda by violence to leave the convent, in order to make a marriage which he desired for her.†
Canto 1-11 (definition 2)

Further, it gives thee occasion for doubt, that the souls appear to return to the stars, in accordance with the opinion of Plato.†
Canto 1-11 (definition 2)

[4] [1] The abode of all the blessed is the Empyrean,—the first circle, counting from above; but there are degrees in blessedness, each spirit enjoying according to its capacity; no one is conscious of any lack.†
Canto 1-11 (definition 2)

If I flame upon thee in the heat of love, beyond the fashion that on earth is seen, go that I vanquish the valor of thine eyes, marvel not, for it proceeds from perfect vision,[1] which according as it apprehends, so moves its feet to the apprehended good.†
Canto 1-11 (definition 2)

[6] According to popular tradition Fiesole was destroyed by the Romans after the defeat of Catiline.†
Canto 1-11 (definition 2)

[1] According to Giovanni Villani (vi.†
Canto 1-11 (definition 2)

Little did Beatrice endure me thus, and she began, irradiating me with a smile such as would make a man in the fire happy, "According to my infallible advisement, how a just vengeance could be justly avenged has set thee thinking.†
Canto 1-11 (definition 2)

Truth may be here interpreted, according to St. Thomas Aquinas, as justice.†
Canto 1-11 (definition 2)

[5] According as it is morning or evening star.†
Canto 1-11 (definition 2)

[12] The Thrones were, according to St. Gregory, that order of Angels through whom God executes his judgments.†
Canto 1-11 (definition 2)

[4] According to the geography of the time the Mediterranean stretched from east to west ninety degrees of longitude.†
Canto 1-11 (definition 2)

[2] The conical shadow of the earth ended, according to Ptolemy, at the heaven of Venus.†
Canto 1-11 (definition 2)

[1] In that spiral course in which, according to the Ptolemaic system, the sun passes from the equator to the tropic of Cancer, rising earlier every day.†
Canto 1-11 (definition 2)

From the centre to the rim, and so from the rim to the centre, the water in a round vessel moves, according as it is struck from without or within.†
Canto 12-22 (definition 2)

As, when urged and drawn by greater pleasure, those who are dancing in a ring with one accord lift their voice and gladden their motions, so, at that prompt and devout petition, the holy circles showed new joy in their turning and in their marvellous melody.†
Canto 12-22 (definition 3)

[4] The churl of Aguglione was, according to Benvenuto da Imola, a lawyer named Baldo, "qui fuit magnus canis."†
Canto 12-22 (definition 2)

Then, as on the striking of burnt logs rise innumerable sparks, wherefrom the foolish are wont to draw auguries, there seemed to rise again thence more than a thousand lights, and mount, one much and one little, according as the Sun which kindles them allotted them; and, each having become quiet in its place, I saw the head and the neck of an eagle represented by that patterned fire.†
Canto 12-22 (definition 2)

Like as a little lark that in the air expatiates first singing, and then is silent, content with the last sweetness which satisfies her, such seemed to me the image of the imprint of the Eternal Plea, sure, according to whose desire everything becomes that which it is.†
Canto 12-22 (definition 2)

[1] So, seemed the image (that is, the eagle), satiated with its bliss, whether in the speech or the silence imposed upon it by the Eternal Pleasure, in accordance with which all things fulfil their ends.†
Canto 12-22 (definition 2)

[6] According to the legend, St. Gregory the Great prayed that Trajan, because of his great worth, might be restored to life long enough for his will to return to righteousness, and for him to profess his faith in Christ.†
Canto 12-22 (definition 2)

And as, according to their natural custom, the rooks, at the beginning of the day, move about together, in order to warm their cold feathers; then some go away without return, others wheel round to whence they had set forth, and others, circling, make a stay; such fashion it seemed to me was here in that sparkling which came together, so soon as it struck on a certain step; and that which stopped nearest to us became so bright that I said in my thought, "I clearly see the love which…†
Canto 12-22 (definition 2)

And the largest and the most luculent of those pearls came forward to make of its own accord my wish content.†
Canto 12-22 (definition 3)

[2] According to the belief, referred to at the opening of the twentieth Canto, that the sun was the source of the light of the stars.†
Canto 23-33 (definition 2)

...and may the grace of God accord this to him.
Canto 23-33 (definition 4) *

accord = give (as special treatment)

"[1] I said, "According to her pleasure, or soon or late, let the cure come to the eyes which were gates when she entered with the fire wherewith I ever burn!†
Canto 23-33 (definition 2)

[2] A natural action it is for man to speak; but, thus or thus, nature then leaves for you to do according as it pleases you.†
Canto 23-33 (definition 2)

[2] Speech, a product of human reason, changes according to the pleasure of main, which alters from time to time under the influence of the heavens.†
Canto 23-33 (definition 2)

After she who imparadises my mind had disclosed the truth counter to the present life of wretched mortals, as he, who is lighted by a candle from behind, sees its flame in a mirror before he has it in sight or in thought, and turns round to see if the glass tell him the truth, and sees that it accords with it as the note with its measure;[1] I thus my memory recollects that I did, looking into the beautiful eyes, wherewith Love made the cord to ensnare me.†
Canto 23-33 (definition 1)

So the eighth and the ninth; and each was moving more slowly, according as it was in number more distant from the first.†
Canto 23-33 (definition 2)

The corporeal circles[6] are wide and narrow according to the more or less of virtue which is spread through all their parts.†
Canto 23-33 (definition 2)

The innumerable sparks each moved in accord with the gyration of its flaming circle.
Canto 23-33 (definition 2) *

accord = keeping (or agreement)

...the light hid itself of its own accord,
Canto 23-33 (definition 3) *

own accord = own mind (on it's own without anyone making it do so)

Nor did the interposing of such a flying plenitude between what was above and the flower impede the sight and the splendor; for the divine light penetrates through the universe, according as it is worthy, so that naught can be an obstacle to it.†
Canto 23-33 (definition 2)

And from the seventh row downwards, even as down to it, Hebrew women follow in succession, dividing all the tresses of the flower; because these are the wall by which the sacred stairways are separated according to the look which faith turned on Christ.†
Canto 23-33 (definition 2)

The King through whom this realm reposes in such great love and in such great delight that no will is venturesome for more, creating all the minds in His own glad aspect, diversely endows with grace according to His own pleasure; and here let the fact suffice.†
Canto 23-33 (definition 2)

[10] Therefore, according to the color of the hair of such grace,[11] it behoves the highest light befittingly to crown them.†
Canto 23-33 (definition 2)

[11] The crown of light and the station in Paradise axe allotted according to the diversity in the endowment of grace, which is like the diversity in the color of the hair of men.†
Canto 23-33 (definition 2)

But because the time flies which holds thee slumbering,[1] here will we make a stop, like a good tailor who makes the gown according as he has cloth, and we will direct our eyes to the First Love, so that, looking towards Him, thou mayst penetrate so far as is possible through His effulgence.†
Canto 23-33 (definition 2)

[1] Bernard was beckoning to me, and was smiling, that I should look upward; but I was already, of my own accord, such as he wished; for my sight, becoming pure, was entering more and more through the radiance of the lofty Light which of itself is true.†
Canto 23-33 (definition 3)

I wished to see how the image accorded with the circle, and how it has its place therein; but my own wings were not for this, had it not been that my mind was smitten by a flash in which its wish came.†
Canto 23-33 (definition 2)

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(1) (accord as in: reached an accord)
an agreement

editor's notes: 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).

(2) (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

(3) (accord as in: done of her own accord)
mind

editor's notes: 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

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Dante's Paradise -- translated by Norton