be one of the family

Example Sentences

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So Isabella went on learning what it was to be one of the family, and becoming, as Mrs. Lester remarked, a very experienced seamstress.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 04, February, 1858 by Various

Sabina did not wish to be one of the family at all, but she knew that she was under great obligations to her hosts, and she did not wish to be thought ungrateful.

From The Heart of Rome by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)

At night he investigated everything on the place and nearly drove Pal to a frenzy until the dog's master gave him to understand that the raccoon was to be one of the family.

From Followers of the Trail by Stecher, William F. (William Frederick)

"You are my true and trusted friend," said Edith, "and you shall be one of the family as long as you wish to stay with us."

From What Can She Do? by Roe, Edward Payson

Young Burns’ll have to be one of the family from now on.”

From The Harbor of Doubt by Gage, George W.