All 5 Uses of
accustomed
in
The Fellowship of the Ring
- Many thousands then perished, but the Days of Dearth (1158-60) were at the time of this tale long past and the Hobbits had again become accustomed to plenty.†
Chpt Prol.accustomed to = used to (adapted to something, so it seems normal)
- Hobbits had long been accustomed to build sheds and workshops.†
Chpt Prol.
- They took me and they set me alone on the pinnacle of Orthanc, in the place where Saruman was accustomed to watch the stars.†
Chpt 2.2
- It is a long climb for those that are not accustomed to such stairs, but you may rest upon the way.†
Chpt 2.7
- It would be wise if you accustomed yourselves to stepping in and out, here where there is a landing-place, before you set off downstream.†
Chpt 2.8 *
Definition:
to make someone used to something
(used to is an expression that means someone has adapted to something, so it does not seem unusual)
(used to is an expression that means someone has adapted to something, so it does not seem unusual)
In professional environments, you may make a better impression by saying one is accustomed to something rather than one is used to something.