1.b> , , ; to make [to keep, to break] a promise / [, ]; if you make a promise, you should keep it i> / , i>; I'm not sure I can do it so I won't make any promises , , ; I give you my promise that I won't tell anyone / , ; to fail to fulfil one's promise ; a promise of help / ; a solemn promise / ;
2.b> .i> , ; they hope to attain the promise of God, that is, the thing promised , , , ; he stood once more before her face, claiming her promise / ;
3.b> 1) , , ; as a child I was quite a good dancer, but I didn't fulfil my early promise , ; my son is showing great promise as an athlete / ; this scholarship is given for promise / ; their future was full of promise ;
2) (of) i> , i> , ; the day dawned bright and clear, with the promise of warm, sunny weather , ; the promise of spring ; the news brings little promise of peace , ;
promises, promises!b> .i> .i> , ! ( , i>); "when I've got some time I'll show you everything." "Promises, promises!" " , " ", !" "honestly, I will call you back this time" "Promises, promises!" " , " " "; the Land of Promiseb> .i> land Ir> ; a lick and a promiseb> .i> lick Ir> .
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