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koning; computation; calculation; enumeration; a record of some reckoning; as, the Julian account of time. A beggarly account of empty boxes. Shak.

A book in which accounts are kept. Swift.

The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account; accountableness. "The awful idea of accountability." R. Hall.

Liable to be called on to render an account; answerable; as, every man is accountable to God for his conduct.

The quality or state of being accountable; accountability.

In an accountable manner.

The art or employment of an accountant.

One who renders account; one accountable.

The office or employment of an accountant.

The quality or state of being unaccountable.

Not accountable or responsible; free from control. South.

One who uses an abacus in casting accounts; a calculator.

Concerning; with regard to; on account of; touching. "To treat about thy ransom." Milton. She must have her way about Sarah. Trollope.

See Account.

See Accountable.

See Accountant.

alf of the leg, an inserted into the bone of the heel; -- so called from the mythological account of Achilles being held by the heel when dipped in the River Styx.

Something actually received; real, as distinct from estimated, receipts. [Cant] The accounts of revenues supplied . . . were not real receipts: not, in financial language, "actuals," but only Egyptian budget estimates. Fortnightly Review.

or bring to a satisfactory state, so that parties are agreed in the result; as, to adjust accounts; the differences are adjusted.

value supplied beforehand. I shall, with pleasure, make the necessary advances. Jay. The account was made up with intent to show what advances had been made. Kent. In advance (a) In front; before. (b) Beforehand; before an equivalent is received. (c) In the state of having advanced money on account; as, A is advance t…