All 3 Uses of
accord
in
The Devil and Daniel Webster
- After all, we know what's been done, and it's been according to contract and specifications.†
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- So it was there they sat, waiting for the stranger, with a jug on the table between them and a bright fire on the hearth--the stranger being scheduled to show up on the stroke of midnight, according to specification.†
- "Perhaps 'tis not strictly in accordance with the evidence," he said, "but even the damned may salute the eloquence of Mr. Webster."†
Definition:
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(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