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adv. 1 inclined to brag; 2 exhibiting selfimportance
Peter crowed boastfully above the rooftops, certain that no boy in all of Neverland could match him.
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v. to attract and hold someone's attention.
Peter could captivate any child with a single story, making even the most frightened forget their fears.
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adj. showing resistance or disobedience.
Peter stood defiant at the prow, arms folded, daring Hook to come one step closer to his friends.
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adj. feeling or showing scorn contempt or aloofness.
Peter was utterly disdainful of growing up, dismissing it as the dullest thing he had ever heard of.
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v. to free from enchantment or illusion.
Nothing could disenchant Peter; the very idea of ordinary life made him crow with scornful laughter.
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adj. jubilant; filled with joy
Peter felt exultant as he soared above the clouds, leaving the nursery window far behind.
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v. made something visible by shining light on it.
Tinker Bell's glow illuminated the darkened cavern just enough for the children to find their footing.
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adj. having or showing the arrogant attitude of someone who gives orders and expects to be obeyed; commanding.
Hook's imperious gaze swept the deck, daring any pirate to question the order he had just given.
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adv. in a way that threatens harm or danger.
Hook advanced menacingly across the plank, his iron claw gleaming in the cold moonlight.
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adv. in an ecstatic manner
The children listened rapturously as Wendy began another tale of knights, mermaids, and forgotten lands.
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adj. showing no signs of stopping or lessening.
The ticking crocodile was relentless in its pursuit, trailing Hook across every corner of Neverland.
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v. to walk or behave in a confident way.
Hook would swagger along the gangplank each morning, reminding every pirate who commanded the vessel.
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adj. likely to betray trust or confidence; dangerous and unpredictable.
The treacherous lagoon glittered beautifully by day, yet claimed many a careless swimmer after dark.
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adj. not willing to forgive or excuse mistakes.
Neverland was an unforgiving place after dark, where even the bravest lost boys kept very still.
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adv. in a way that shows sad longing.
Wendy gazed wistfully from the window, half hoping Peter might reappear on the moonlit sill.
