be one of the family
Example Sentences
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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 needn't call her Miss Godden, ma," said Albert, "she's going to be one of the family."
From Joanna Godden by Kaye-Smith, Sheila
Anyway, you ’m tokened to Chris and will be one of the family some day perhaps when Mother Coomstock dies, so I’ll leave my secret with you.
From Children of the Mist by Phillpotts, Eden
We shall all call you by your first name, and you will be one of the family, to the rules of which you must conform.
From A Noble Name or D?nninghausen by Gl?mer, Claire Von
And now she is to be one of the family she is so much more at her ease.
From Gladys, the Reaper by Beale, Anne
