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English Idioms :: accord
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accordion.html - See: OF ONE'S OWN ACCORD or OF ONE'S OWN FREE WILL. |
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English Idioms :: according as
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accordion.html - {conj.} 1. Depending on which; whichever. * /You may take an oral or written exam according as you prefer./ 1. Depending on whether; if. * /We will play golf or stay home according as the weather is good or bad./ |
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English Idioms :: according to
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accordion.html - {prep.} 1. So as to match or agree with; so as to be alike in. * /Many words are pronounced according to the spelling but some are not./ * /The boys were placed in three groups according to height./ 2. On the word or authority of. * /According to the Bible, Adam was the first man./ |
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English Idioms :: according to one's own lights
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accordion.html - {adv. phr.} In accordance with one's conscience or inclinations. * /Citizens should vote according to their own lights./ |
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Traditional English :: accord
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accordion.html - v. & n. --v. 1 intr. (often foll. by with) (esp. of a thing) be in harmony; be consistent.
2 tr. a grant (permission, a request, etc.). b give (a welcome etc.). --n. 1 agreement, consent.
2 harmony or harmonious correspondence in pitch, tone, colour, etc. of one's own accord on one's own initiative; voluntarily. with one accord unanimously; in a united way. [ME f. OF acord, acorder f. L cor cordis heart] |
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Traditional English :: accordance
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accordion.html - n. harmony, agreement. in accordance with in a manner corresponding to (we acted in accordance with your wishes). [ME f. OF acordance (as ACCORD)] |
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