310 Verbs to Use for the Word promising

The Rev. Dr. Brown, in reviewing the life of Mr. Brush, spoke of him as one of the remarkable men of America, who, in his youth, gave no promise of being in later life a national figure.

Cullen had promised, to use his own expression, "to spread himself" in the preparation of this meal, and he kept his promise.

And that the time may pass more rapidly in speaking than in, weeping, I will do my best to fulfil my promise briefly, beginning with that love which was more happy than lasting, so that, by comparing that happiness with my present case, you may learn that I am now more unhappy than any woman ever has been.

At length, just before half-time, a thing happened which very nearly caused Mr. Blake's followers to break their promise.

Then he remembered his promise to Barbara and cautiously went down.

" This seemed to satisfy mother, and then she had a long talk with Simpson himself, imploring him not to forget his promise to take good care of her precious boy.

Seeing that it was impossible to keep me at home, she reluctantly gave her consent, but not until she had called upon Mr. Russell and Mr. Simpson in regard to the matter, and had obtained from the latter gentleman his promise that I should be well taken care of, if we had to winter in the mountains.

" "I should very much like to hear it," Henshaw returned in a tone which held out no promise of credence.

But before our separation, I assisted my friend in concealing our aerial vessel, and received a promise from him to visit, and perhaps spend with me the evening of his life.

"In saying this, she wept bitterly; but at the same time exacted a promise from Fatima, that she would never mention the subject to her again.

And for a sign between us that I will perform my promise, and for a token on thy part of obedience, I must change thee, that thy person may not be known of men.

War between the League of the Public Good and Louis XI of France; treaty of Conflans; the King makes many promises, few of which he performs.

Our representatives in the Reichstag have unanimously declared on innumerable occasions that the Social Democrats could not leave their Fatherland in the lurch when the hour of destiny strikes; the workmen will now redeem the promise given by their representatives.

"I bring promise of more booty, and mark this, EricI bring also him that you wot of.

I cannot tell how long I stood looking at her, studying the candid, sweet face, which surely had germs in it of everything that was good and beautiful; and sorry, with a profound regret, that she had died and never carried these promises to fulfillment.

I'm here to claim your promise.

Vaguely he realized that in some way, somehow, he must fulfill his promise to the girl and bring Jack Landis home.

Have you got a promise from any of our shipping offices?" Lister said he had not.

June 18.] Algiers, and extorted from that government an illusory promise of respect to the English flag.

Of course you must have had some one to help" He answered coldly, recalling a promise to protect Francois.

It took me years, and all the time she renewed her promises and kept my hopes and my ambitions alive.

"Till after Wednesday, then," I agreed; and Godfrey, having verified his letter and secured from me the two promises he was after, bade me good-night.

Pílsum heard the promise, and was ambitious of earning the reward; but fate decreed it otherwise.

" Isfendiyár now struck off the irons from the hands and feet of his demon-guide and treated him with favor and kindness, repeating to him his promise to reward him at the close of his victorious career with the government of a kingdom.

We are told that God "tempted," or tested, the obedient faith of Abraham, by suggesting to him that it was his duty to sacrifice that only son as a burnt-offering, to prove how utterly he trusted the Lord's promise; for if Isaac were cut off, where was another legitimate heir to be found?

310 Verbs to Use for the Word  promising