to make a vow; to take an oath
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
paying back a favour; repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
absolute best; very finest; top-class; first-rate; elite
far from; anything but; not at all ... but rather ...; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to return a favor (favour); to repay
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
favour; favor; obligation; kindness; benevolence
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
beginning; outset; first; onset
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse