be one of the family

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

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

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)

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

"We'll have tea up-stairs if you're really going to be one of the family," said Mrs. Goodchild, with the dubious smile so familiar on the faces of mothers of New York girls.

From H. R. by Lefevre, Edwin

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