were used to

language: ja

definitions

  1. were accustomed to; had become familiar with something in the past (plural or past tense)
    ja: 過去に慣れていた（複数または過去形）

examples

  1. They were used to the cold weather, so they didn't complain.

    彼らは寒さに慣れていたため、不満を言いませんでした。