This cosmic juxtaposition of adult and child, of large and small, is replicated in our vision of the toys themselves: in close-up (to use a metaphor drawn from old-fashioned spatial reality) they are big, substantial heroes, battling resourcefully with complex and considerable foes.
The problem is that, for the first time in modern history, the politicians have an opportunity to deal a considerable blow to their foes.
Mr. Menendez, who learned his trade in the junkyard-dog world of Hudson County politics, also brings to the table what even his foes agree is considerable influence and intellect, a firm grasp of domestic and foreign policy issues and a bulging campaign fund.
Even without a third term, Mr. Wolfensohn has left a considerable legacy, according to friends and foes alike, in unpredictable areas.
Darwin's restrained attitude drew considerable criticism both from friends and foes.
Checketts said that unlike Grunfeld and Van Gundy, the 66-year-old Muckler and the 47-year-old Smith were not bitter foes, even though there appeared to be considerable tension between the two at various times this season.
Rejecting every temptation to bash his parliamentary opponents, Cameron called on all his considerable powers of diplomacy this week, deploying every politeness and courtesy even to his most hardened foes, to obtain the votes to bomb Isis in Syria.
"Familiar foes" that exhibit recurring, seasonal transmission, such as influenza and dengue, have received considerable attention.
