Thamar

[ they-mer ]

/ ˈθeɪ mər /

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QUIZZES

In effect, this quiz will prove whether or not you have the skills to know the difference between “affect” and “effect.”

Question 1 of 7

The rainy weather could not ________ my elated spirits on my graduation day.

In order to help her to better purpose, she called Thamar, her servant, and the two women carried Tahoser into the hut.
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Such were the questions which Thamar asked herself, and to which, very regretfully, she could find no satisfactory replies.
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Thamar, crouching beside her mistress, was also watching the priest's daughter, but her face expressed less kindliness.
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Thamar's words appeared to impress Ra'hel; she examined Tahoser more attentively.
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Thamar went off grumbling, and soon returned, followed by a very tall old man, whose majestic aspect inspired reverence.
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