Gradually accustoming his eyes to the gloom, he perceived, on a chaise lounge in the darkest corner, the figure of a woman.

Sitting up, he looked about him, his eyes gradually accustoming themselves to the dim light of the chamber.

You see, then, that by descending slowly, and by gradually accustoming ourselves to the density of this lower atmosphere, we shall not suffer.

Pamra, at first fearful and hostile in equal measure, became gradually accustomed to being aboard the Gift.

There ought to be some way of gradually altering the filters, maybe at monthly intervals, so that they became gradually accustomed to the light.

Or, to use the zoo's terminology, a triumph of "positive reinforcement", with animal workers gradually accustoming her to an intrusive needle with well-timed rewards.

The Polish Jew gradually accustomed himself to his pitiable condition.

Since Sparhawk had not been present to grow gradually accustomed to them, they were thrust upon his awareness in full flower.

Nor had they the chance to become gradually accustomed to singing, as Breetai's crew had.

Over the next ten days Yana gradually accustomed herself to the new environment.