be one of the family

Example Sentences

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Belle was ashamed to have her appear to be one of the family.

From The Girl from Sunset Ranch Or, Alone in a Great City by Marlowe, Amy Bell

Oh, if she is going to be one of the family," he said, "she will have to learn to get on without much polly-foxing.

From A Daughter of the Land by Stratton-Porter, Gene

There's only one advantage about it that I can see—Tützi will be one of the family now....

From In Brief Authority by Anstey, F.

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 shall live with us always, if you will, aunt," said Sally, "and be one of the family.

From Jolly Sally Pendleton Or, the Wife Who Was Not a Wife by Libbey, Laura Jean