Old sailing vessel |
GALLEON |
One remaining impassive despite adversity |
STOIC |
Operating at speeds in excess of Mach 1 |
SUPERSONIC |
Orchestra section |
PERCUSSION |
Period of harmful stasis |
STAGNATION |
Poisonous substance |
TOXIN |
Requirements |
NEEDS |
Sit tight for (news, an arrival etc) |
AWAIT |
Story’s villain |
ANTAGONIST |
Supervise |
OVERSEE |
The Magic Flute or Tosca, eg |
OPERA |
Worried |
ANXIOUS |