And two of them, at least, might still play useful roles in the adventure to come.
Anger had no useful role to play in what was happening.
And, it was true, the general would have been able to play no particularly useful role on those front lines.
Some of the natives serve a useful role in our community.
Food does, however, play a useful role in the concept of life for Hindu society.
Being a tough, smart kid would be an easy and useful role to play.
"But we have to offer them some useful role to play, or you're right, they could be dangerous."
We believe that this dialogue, which has played a useful role in the past, should now be continued.
I can imagine what a useful role the Foundation could play there.
With time on their hands, many want more useful roles.