(idiomatic) sharp-witted.

To speak to someone in private.

(intransitive, US) To become quieter. / (transitive, US) To make someone or something become quieter. / (intransitive, transitive, US) To diminish in intensity.

The double time, a marching cadence (pace) approaching running speed.

(intransitive) To double-time, march (or rather run) at the above speedy pace.

Very quickly; at once; on the double.

A light exhibiting very rapid regular alternations of light and darkness, normally sixty flashes per minute.

plural of quick light

(aphorism, humorous) The stereotypical man does not do things that are considered effeminate.

A social event in which people get together to make a quilt.