All 4 Uses of
accustomed
in
The Death of Ivan Ilych
- While he had been an official on special service he had been accustomed to dance, but now as an examining magistrate it was exceptional for him to do so.†
Chpt 2
- In the depth of his heart he knew he was dying, but not only was he not accustomed to the thought, he simply did not and could not grasp it.†
Chpt 6
- And his deft strong hands did their accustomed task, and he went out of the room stepping lightly.†
Chpt 7 *
- He sought his former accustomed fear of death and did not find it.†
Chpt 12
Definition:
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(accustom) to make someone used to something
(used to is an expression that means someone has adapted to something, so it does not seem unusual)editor's notes: In professional environments, you may make a better impression by saying one is accustomed to something rather than one is used to something.