All 6 Uses of
accord
in
The Heritage of the Desert
- When he was not answering Hare's queries he was giving information of his own accord, telling about the cattle and the range, the mustangs, the Navajos, and the desert.†
Chpt 3 (definition 1) *
- From here the head of the Canyon was not visible, and the roar of the rapids was accordingly lessened in volume.†
Chpt 4 (definition 2) *
- All you need do is to change your position according to the direction of the wind.†
Chpt 5 (definition 2)
- Then Silvermane, of his own accord, was out before them all.†
Chpt 9 (definition 1)
- Branding the cows and yearlings and tame steers which watered at Silver Cup, and never wandered far away, was play according to Dave's version.†
Chpt 10 (definition 2)
- The day wore on in a repose unstirred by breeze and sound, in accord with the mourning of August Naab.†
Chpt 18 (definition 2)
Definitions:
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(1) (accord as in: done of her own accord) mindeditor's notes: This sense of accord is typically seen in the form own accord or one accord.
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(2) (accord as in: according to, or in accord with) in keeping with; or in agreement/harmony/unity withThis 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