Peter the Great

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adequate:

sufficient for a particular purpose; enough

clowned: (past tense of clown)

to act in a silly or foolish way, often to entertain people

hangings: (plural of hanging)

a decorative piece of fabric, especially one that is hung on a wall

awkwardly:

in a clumsy or uncoordinated way

debating:

to discuss or argue about something in a formal way

discussing:

to talk about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas

disinterested:

not influenced by personal feelings or biases; impartial

merits:

the good qualities of something; advantages

peppering:

to ask someone a lot of questions, often in a rapid or aggressive way

prostrated: (past tense of prostrate)

lying flat on the ground, often in a state of exhaustion or defeat

assists: (plural of assist)

to help someone or something

confess

: to admit that you have done something wrong or to reveal a secret

enjoyable:

giving pleasure or enjoyment

memorize

to learn something so well that you can remember it exactly

rewarding:

giving a sense of satisfaction or pleasure

slack-jawed:

having one's mouth open in surprise or amazement

behind-the-scenes:

happening or done in secret, rather than in public

displaced:

moved from its usual or correct position

drawings: (plural of drawing)

a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or other instrument

flipped:

turned over or reversed

guided:

to direct or show the way to someone or something

intrigues: (plural of intrigue)

a secret plan or scheme, often to achieve something dishonest or illegal