(pathology) A peritonsillar abscess; a painful pus-filled inflammation or abscess of the tonsils and surrounding tissues, usually a complication of tonsillitis, caused by bacterial infection and often accompanied by fever.

In a quiet manner.

Tranquility; freedom from stress or interruptions.

A stillness or pause; something that quiets or represses; removal from activity. / (figuratively) Death. / Final settlement (e.g., of a debt).

(basketball) The achievement of a two-digit number of all five of points scored, assists, rebounds, blocks, and steals in a single game.

Something intermediate between two classifications. / A third party in a situation, such as one who comes between two potential romantic partners; a "gooseberry" or "third wheel".

tranquility

The lower shaft of a feather, specifically the region lacking barbs. / A pen made from a feather. / (by extension) Any pen.

To pierce or be pierced with quills. / (figuratively) To write. / To form fabric into small, rounded folds. / To decorate with quillwork.

A chamber or device in which the temperature may be rapidly lowered to below to freezing point.