| A | B |
| statue | an image, often of a person or an animal, usually made of stone, metal, or wood. |
| mysterious | very hard to explain or undersand |
| giant | a strong, huge, imaginary creature resembling a human being |
| square | an open area at the intersection of two or more streets, often in the center of a town. |
| sisters | female members of a religious group; nuns |
| hailed | greeted or welcomed by calling out to |
| pedestal | the base on which a statue stands |
| scurried | moved lightly and quickly |
| strode | walked with long steps |
| weakling | a person lacking strengh or character |
| dumbstruck | so shocked or astonished that one can't speak |
| bellowed | shouted in a deep loud voice |