be one of the family

Example Sentences

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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)

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

As I am to be one of the family, I'll tell you.

From The Bread-winners A Social Study by Hay, John

"Yes; but I shall not be one of the family," Jeanne said.

From In the Reign of Terror by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

"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