All 10 Uses of
accord
in
Inherit the Wind
- BRADY I'm sure you teach according to the precepts of the Lord.†
Scene 1.1 (definition 1)
- BRADY How long did this take, according to Mr. Gates?†
Scene 2.2 (definition 1)
- BRADY Now, Howard, how did man come out of this slimy mess of bugs and serpents, according to your—"Professor"?†
Scene 2.2 (definition 1)
- According to Mr. Cates, you and I aren't even descended from good American monkeys!†
Scene 2.2 (definition 1)
- And I have tried to live according to its precepts.†
Scene 2.2 (definition 1)
- According to natural law.†
Scene 2.2 (definition 1)
- This man wishes to be accorded the same privilege as a sponge!
Scene 2.2 (definition 2) *accorded = given (special treatment)
- DRUMMOND: Oh. God speaks to you. ... He tells you exactly what's right and what's wrong?
BRADY: (Doggedly) Yes.
DRUMMOND: And you act accordingly?
Scene 2.2 (definition 1) *accordingly = in keeping with what was just stated
- There is only one great Truth in the world— DRUMMOND The Gospel according to Brady!†
Scene 2.2 (definition 1)
- But the drama isn't proceeding according to plan.†
Scene 3.1 (definition 1)
Definitions:
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(1) (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
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(2) (accord as in: accord her the respect deserved) to give someone special treatment -- especially respect