CHARMED, I'M SURE
The more important a person you meet in Japan, the lower & longer you do this
Bow
When I speak of the "devil", I want this chocolate dessert, & I want it now!
Devils food cake
At this 2-word command at the start of a fencing match, raise your sword toward your opponent
En Garde
When a beekeeper orders a new one of these, she comes in a small cage with a few worker attendants
Queen
It's no use doing this "over spilt milk"; just go get some paper towels
Crying
He may be addressed in conversation as "Most Holy Father"
The Pope
This mysterious geographical area is also known as the Devil's Triangle
Bermuda triangle
If you're known for repartee, you have the type of "wit" named for this narrow-bladed sword
Rapier
4-letter word for a plant like quack grass or dandelion, which make gardeners use other 4-letter words
Weed
To bay or bark at this is an exercise in futility
The moon
Dr. Leo Buscaglia aside, Miss Manners says a gentleman shouldn't kiss or do this to a lady when first meeting
Hug
This insect is sometimes called the Devil's Horse, even though it looks like it's "praying"
Mantis
An extinct "tiger" got its name from teeth that resembled this fencing sword
Saber tooth tiger
This hobby gets its name from the knotting of areas of fabric during the process
Knitting
To flog or beat one of these will get you nowhere; neither will riding one
A dead horse
It's the French equivalent of the English "charmed" or the Spanish "encantado"
Enchante
It's the pro sport played by the New Jersey Devils
Hockey
The swords the Romans & Vikings used had this quality which could probably work for them or against them
Double edged
Some hobbyists collect these office supply items, also a 2-word term for routine approval
Stamps
If your dream is truly impossible, you're just beating this against the wall
Your head
Since Robert Rubin took over the Treasury Department, he's been addressed as Mr. this
Mr. Secretary
Ile du Diable is the French name for this place that was once a French penal colony
Devils island
The name of this highly curved, highly deadly sword comes from the Persian shamshir
Scimitar
Potters do it to make vases; ventriloquists do it to their voices
Throw
Any "birdbrain" knows this kind of chase is a futile quest
Wild goose chase