Look at the dictionary entry that follows this sentence. what is the meaning of the word "concord" as it is used in the sentence? ". . we are young, and we have been distressed; but our concord hath withstood our troubles, and fixes a memorable era for posterity to glory in." thomas paine, common sense (new york: peter eckler, 1918), 19-49. con / cord (noun) 1: a: a condition of agreement b: a synchronized sounding of two or more musical tones 2: agreement by provision, clause, or requirement 3: grammatical agreement a. a synchronized sounding of two or more musical tones b. agreement by provision, clause, or requirement c. a condition of agreement d. grammatical agreement