All 20 Uses of

accord

in

The Swiss Family Robinson

Ten hens and a couple of cocks were accordingly placed in one of the tubs, and secured with some wire-netting over them.†
Chpt 1

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

He accordingly carried them some biscuit, stroked and caressed them, and in every motion seemed to ask their pardon.†
Chpt 2

The perverse creature had obstinately resisted our attempts to bring her with us, but finding herself deserted, had followed of her own accord,
Chpt 3 *

own accord = own mind -- voluntarily (without anyone asking)

'A message of pardon—of free forgiveness—was nevertheless accorded to these rebels; and to all who, humbly accepting it, molded their future lives to the will of the Great King (now revealed in a character even more gracious than before), was held out the promise of removal at last from among the ruins caused by the great rebellion, to the glory and undimmed splendor of the realm of Light and Blessedness.'†
Chpt 4 *

accorded = given/gave special treatment

I accordingly did so, that he might have a nearer look at the creature.†
Chpt 5

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

The effects of course vary according to the quantity taken, and such remedies should be applied as will best counteract the effect of each poison:
Chpt 5 *

according to = depending upon (in keeping with)

As we drew near, their curious appearance and singular fruit caused much surprise and also amusement, for we were speedily established among the trees, where, as I chose and cut down the gourds most likely to be useful, every one engaged merrily in the work of cutting, carving, sawing and scooping some manner of dish, bowl, cup, jar or platter, according to his several taste or ability.†
Chpt 6

according to = as stated by; or in agreement with

'Presently, and with one accord, they quickened their motion, just as if the band had begun to play a quick march after a slow one, and rapidly descended to earth in a variety of lively ways, and near enough for us to see that they must be cranes.†
Chpt 9

one accord = one mind (in agreement)

Accordingly a general rush was made out of the cave, and we saw with delight that the third stranger also had returned with a lovely bride, and encouraged by the presence of the first arrivals, they soon made themselves at home.†
Chpt 10

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

The boat was accordingly got in readiness; it required some repairs, and fresh pitching, and then we made for the point of interest, indulging in a variety of surmises as to what we should find.†
Chpt 10

I was ready to cut the line on the least appearance of danger, and kept him on the course for Safety Bay by striking the water with a boat-hook right or left, according as the turtle was disposed to turn too much one way or the other.†
Chpt 11

according = in keeping with; in agreement/harmony/unity with

This operation, with the help of my boys, I accordingly performed at once.†
Chpt 12

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

So we shouted to Fritz, and—' 'My dear boy,' said I, 'according to your statement, Fritz must have been seven miles and a half off.'†
Chpt 13

according to = as stated by; or in agreement with

While engaged on this undertaking I had paid little attention to our fields of grain, and, accordingly, great was my surprise when one evening the fowls returned, showing most evident indifference to their evening meal, and with their crops perfectly full.†
Chpt 14

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

I shall, therefore, henceforth leave him at liberty to act in all respects according to his own judgement; and, especially in the matter of voyages or excursions, he must not be hampered by the fear of alarming us should he choose to remain absent longer than we expect.†
Chpt 16

according to = as stated by; or in agreement with

It was impossible to see these lovely seafarers without wishing to obtain specimens; and the canoe accordingly gave chase, presently securing half a dozen, which were handed to us in the yacht to be carefully preserved for the museum, and the place was ever after called Nautilus Creek.†
Chpt 16

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

Miss Montrose called it off, and she then told me she had captured and tamed the bird soon after first landing, and since that time had contrived to train it to assist her in every conceivable way: it now not only was a pleasant companion, but brought her food of every description, fish, flesh and fowl, for whether it dived into the waters, according to its natural habit, struck down birds upon the wing, or seized rabbits and other small animals upon the land, it laid all its booty at her feet.†
Chpt 17

according to = as stated by; or in agreement with

For some minutes longer we continued our examination of the scene, and then satisfied by the appearance of the camp on shore, that there was no chance of the brig quitting the coast for several days, we resolved to return without betraying our presence, for I was unwilling to appear before these strangers until we could do so in better form, and in a manner more in accordance with our actual resources.†
Chpt 18

accordance = keeping with; or agreement with

One of the officers was accordingly dispatched to the yacht with a polite message, and the mother, Jenny, and the three boys were presently on board.†
Chpt 18

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

This point we left undecided, thinking that in the course of a few days, they would probably make a choice of their own accord, which they did, even sooner than we anticipated.†
Chpt 18

own accord = own mind -- voluntarily (without anyone asking)

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)