| 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 |