be one of the family
Example Sentences
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During the balance of that day he treated the wounded man just as though the intruder might be one of the family.
From Storm-Bound or, A Vacation Among the Snow Drifts by Douglas, Alan
And in going to Cross Hall in the midst of all these troubles, he was no doubt actuated in part by a determination to show himself to be one of the family.
From Is He Popenjoy? by Trollope, Anthony
He should be one of the family, living on equal terms with the others, and their constant companion.
From Atlantic Classics, Second Series by Addams, Jane
"Yes; but I shall not be one of the family," Jeanne said.
From In the Reign of Terror by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
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.
