| A | B |
| amazingly | in a way that causes surprise or wonder |
| celebration | a special activity that honors a person, event or idea |
| decorate | to adorn; to make festive with beautiful things |
| detain | to delay; to hold back |
| festive | joyful |
| honor | show respect for |
| reluctant | unwilling; slow to take action |
| spectators | people who watch an event or performance |
| suspects | imagines that something secret or wrong is going on |
| volunteered | offered to do something of one's own free will |