--- title: Q — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 4 description: The 79 words of the English dictionary under Q, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Q/page/4/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / Q # Q — The English dictionary · page 4 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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1:* To quicken means to become faster or to make something faster.[↗](../../quicken/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To quicken can mean to become more lively or active.[↗](../../quicken/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He quickened his pace when it started to rain.[↗](../../quicken/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My heartbeat quickened as I walked on stage.[↗](../../quicken/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The music quickened and everyone danced faster.[↗](../../quicken/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Running makes your breathing quicken.[↗](../../quicken/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Warm weather quickens the growth of plants.[↗](../../quicken/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Her interest quickened when she saw the puzzle.[↗](../../quicken/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He quickened his steps, hastily drew off his straw sandals, and stepped on to the veranda.[↗](../../quicken/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Behold, I have longed after Thy precepts; quicken me in Thy righteousness.[↗](../../quicken/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.119.40, JPS 1917)[↗](../../quicken/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Great are Thy compassions, O LORD; quicken me as Thou art wont.[↗](../../quicken/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.119.156, JPS 1917)[↗](../../quicken/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Wilt Thou not quicken us again, that Thy people may rejoice in Thee?[↗](../../quicken/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.85.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../quicken/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **quicker** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Faster: taking less time or moving at a higher speed than something else.[↗](../../quicker/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Cleverer at understanding or reacting fast: quicker at mental maths.[↗](../../quicker/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Walking is quicker than waiting for the bus.[↗](../../quicker/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Which way is quicker to the park?[↗](../../quicker/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The cheetah is quicker than the lion.[↗](../../quicker/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She was quicker at the times tables than her brother.[↗](../../quicker/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The quicker we tidy up, the sooner we can play.[↗](../../quicker/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Using a calculator is quicker for big sums.[↗](../../quicker/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Can you think of a quicker way to add 99 + 99?[↗](../../quicker/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Ice melts quicker in warm water.[↗](../../quicker/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · On the high-road the pace was quicker yet.[↗](../../quicker/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **quickly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* At a fast speed.[↗](../../quickly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "Run quickly!"[↗](../../quickly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In a short time, soon.[↗](../../quickly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "The ice melted quickly."[↗](../../quickly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Without waiting.[↗](../../quickly/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "He quickly said sorry."[↗](../../quickly/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She ran quickly to the bus.[↗](../../quickly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Ice melts quickly in the sun.[↗](../../quickly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Finish your work quickly but carefully.[↗](../../quickly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He quickly hid behind the door.[↗](../../quickly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Get out quickly if the fire alarm rings.[↗](../../quickly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The news spread quickly.[↗](../../quickly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Germs can spread quickly in a class.[↗](../../quickly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Time passes quickly when you're having fun.[↗](../../quickly/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Choose quickly; you are wasting time."[↗](../../quickly/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said: 'Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes.'[↗](../../quickly/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.18.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../quickly/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And Isaac said unto his son: 'How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son?'[↗](../../quickly/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") And he said: 'Because the LORD thy God sent me good speed.'[↗](../../quickly/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.27.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../quickly/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And the LORD thy God will cast out those nations before thee by little and little; thou mayest not consume them quickly, lest the beasts of the field increase upon thee.[↗](../../quickly/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.7.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../quickly/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said: 'Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imlah.'[↗](../../quickly/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1KI.22.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../quickly/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said: 'Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.'[↗](../../quickly/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.18.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../quickly/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · And he answered and said unto him: 'O man of God, thus hath the king said: Come down quickly.'[↗](../../quickly/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2KI.1.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../quickly/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **quickness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Being fast in movement: «the quickness of a cat».[↗](../../quickness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Being clever and fast in thinking or understanding: «quickness of mind».[↗](../../quickness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Being easily stirred, especially to anger: «quickness of temper».[↗](../../quickness/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Being quick to notice things with your eyes or ears.[↗](../../quickness/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The goalkeeper's quickness saved the penalty.[↗](../../quickness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her quickness at mental maths amazed the class.[↗](../../quickness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The magician's quickness of hand fooled us all.[↗](../../quickness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A cheetah's quickness helps it catch prey.[↗](../../quickness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · His quickness of temper got him into trouble.[↗](../../quickness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Quickness is useful, but checking your answers matters too.[↗](../../quickness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · They had also bestowed on him the power of changing his shape, and had increased the quickness of his eyes and ears so that nothing escaped him.[↗](../../quickness/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **quicksand** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Quicksand is loose, wet sand that you can sink into when you step on it.[↗](../../quicksand/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Watch out for quicksand near the estuary.[↗](../../quicksand/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The hero fell into quicksand in the film.[↗](../../quicksand/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · If you step in quicksand, stay calm and lean back.[↗](../../quicksand/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Quicksand forms where water flows up through sand.[↗](../../quicksand/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The cow got stuck in the quicksand.[↗](../../quicksand/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Lying flat helps you float on quicksand.[↗](../../quicksand/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The guide warned us about quicksand on the beach.[↗](../../quicksand/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · His lies became a quicksand he couldn't escape.[↗](../../quicksand/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **quickset** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A quickset is a young plant, often hawthorn, set in the ground to grow into a hedge.[↗](../../quickset/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A quickset hedge is a hedge made of these young plants set close together.[↗](../../quickset/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The farmer planted a quickset hedge round his field.[↗](../../quickset/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We walked down the lane between two tall quickset hedges.[↗](../../quickset/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Hawthorn is a common plant for a quickset.[↗](../../quickset/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **quicksilver** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Quicksilver is the old name for mercury, a heavy silver liquid metal that runs and rolls into little balls.[↗](../../quicksilver/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In some tales «Quicksilver» is the name of a quick, clever character.[↗](../../quicksilver/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The thermometer held a thin line of quicksilver.[↗](../../quicksilver/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Drops of quicksilver ran across the table.[↗](../../quicksilver/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · In the old tale, Quicksilver was a swift and clever messenger.[↗](../../quicksilver/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **quid** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal, UK, Ireland) A pound in money (£1).[↗](../../quid/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (rare) A piece of tobacco chewed in the mouth.[↗](../../quid/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (UK informal) «Quids in»: making a profit or being lucky.[↗](../../quid/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Can you lend me a quid?[↗](../../quid/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The ticket costs ten quid.[↗](../../quid/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I found five quid in my coat pocket.[↗](../../quid/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum gave me 20 quid and I spent 12, so I had 8 quid left.[↗](../../quid/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · If we sell all the cakes, we'll be quids in\![↗](../../quid/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · That's two quid for a bag of crisps — too much\![↗](../../quid/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **quiet** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Making little or no noise.[↗](../../quiet/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "a quiet voice".[↗](../../quiet/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Peaceful, with not much happening.[↗](../../quiet/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "a quiet street".[↗](../../quiet/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Not talking much; shy.[↗](../../quiet/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "a quiet boy".[↗](../../quiet/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* As a noun, silence and calm.[↗](../../quiet/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "peace and quiet".[↗](../../quiet/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* As a verb, to make or become quiet.[↗](../../quiet/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Please be quiet in the library.[↗](../../quiet/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The house was quiet at night.[↗](../../quiet/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She is quiet but very kind.[↗](../../quiet/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Speak in a quiet voice in the hospital.[↗](../../quiet/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I need some peace and quiet.[↗](../../quiet/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The class went quiet when the teacher came in.[↗](../../quiet/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · It's a quiet street with little traffic.[↗](../../quiet/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep quiet about the surprise party.[↗](../../quiet/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · But keep quiet or you will be sorry."[↗](../../quiet/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And the boys grew; and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a quiet man, dwelling in tents.[↗](../../quiet/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.25.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../quiet/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet; (Writings JOB.21.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../quiet/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet; they break forth into singing.[↗](../../quiet/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.14.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../quiet/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet; for his God gave him rest round about.[↗](../../quiet/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.20.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../quiet/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **quieten** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To become quiet or calmer: «The class quietened when the head came in.».[↗](../../quieten/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To make someone or something quiet or calm: «She quietened the crying baby.».[↗](../../quieten/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To make worries or fears less strong: «quieten your fears».[↗](../../quieten/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Quieten down, everyone, the film is starting.[↗](../../quieten/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The wind quietened after midnight.[↗](../../quieten/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad sang to quieten the baby.[↗](../../quieten/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The streets quietened when the shops closed.[↗](../../quieten/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Taking deep breaths can quieten your worries.[↗](../../quieten/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The crowd quietened as the singer walked on stage.[↗](../../quieten/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **quietly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Making little or no noise.[↗](../../quietly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "Close the door quietly."[↗](../../quietly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Calmly, without fuss.[↗](../../quietly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "She quietly helped."[↗](../../quietly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In a gentle, low voice.[↗](../../quietly/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "He spoke quietly."[↗](../../quietly/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Please work quietly.[↗](../../quietly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat crept quietly towards the bird.[↗](../../quietly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Walk quietly in the hall.[↗](../../quietly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She spoke quietly so the baby could sleep.[↗](../../quietly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He quietly put the money back.[↗](../../quietly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Close the door quietly.[↗](../../quietly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · We sat quietly in the library.[↗](../../quietly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The snow fell quietly all night.[↗](../../quietly/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · He lay down and quietly fell asleep.[↗](../../quietly/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · It is good that a man should quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.[↗](../../quietly/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings LAM.3.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../quietly/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside into the midst of the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there in the groin, that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.[↗](../../quietly/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2SA.3.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../quietly/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **quietness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The state of making little or no noise; silence or near silence.[↗](../../quietness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A calm, peaceful feeling in a place or a person.[↗](../../quietness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Being a quiet, shy or gentle kind of person who does not talk much.[↗](../../quietness/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I love the quietness of the house early in the morning.[↗](../../quietness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher asked for quietness during the spelling test.[↗](../../quietness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A strange quietness fell over the playground when the head teacher walked in.[↗](../../quietness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · His quietness made some kids think he was unfriendly, but he was just shy.[↗](../../quietness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We enjoyed the quietness of the forest after the busy city.[↗](../../quietness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In the quietness, we could hear an owl hooting.[↗](../../quietness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The quietness of the empty school felt spooky at night.[↗](../../quietness/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · When He giveth quietness, who then can condemn?[↗](../../quietness/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.34.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../quietness/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Because he knew no quietness within him, in his greed he suffered nought to escape, (Writings JOB.20.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../quietness/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Better is a dry morsel and quietness therewith, than a house full of feasting with strife.[↗](../../quietness/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.17.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../quietness/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **quill** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A quill is a pen made from a large bird feather, with the end sharpened and dipped in ink, used for writing long ago.[↗](../../quill/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A quill is also a large, stiff feather from a bird's wing or tail.[↗](../../quill/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* The sharp spines on a porcupine or hedgehog are also called quills.[↗](../../quill/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* People long ago wrote with a quill and ink.[↗](../../quill/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She dipped the quill in the inkpot.[↗](../../quill/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The quill was made from a goose feather.[↗](../../quill/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The porcupine raised its quills to warn the dog.[↗](../../quill/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Hedgehog quills are stiff and sharp.[↗](../../quill/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In the wizard school story, pupils write with quills.[↗](../../quill/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · We tried to write our names with a quill in the museum.[↗](../../quill/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · ‘In the window was an old quill pen.[↗](../../quill/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **quilt** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A quilt is a warm bed cover made of two layers of cloth with soft stuffing between them, often stitched in a pattern.[↗](../../quilt/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A patchwork quilt is made from many small pieces of cloth sewn together.[↗](../../quilt/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb) To quilt means to sew layers of cloth together with stitches in lines or patterns.[↗](../../quilt/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (UK) A quilt is also another word for a duvet.[↗](../../quilt/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Grandma made me a patchwork quilt for my birthday.[↗](../../quilt/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The quilt has 6 rows of 8 squares, so it has 48 squares.[↗](../../quilt/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I pulled the quilt over my head because it was cold.[↗](../../quilt/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Each square of the quilt is a different colour.[↗](../../quilt/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She is quilting a cover for the new baby.[↗](../../quilt/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · I wore my quilted jacket in the snow.[↗](../../quilt/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The quilt has a pattern with a line of symmetry down the middle.[↗](../../quilt/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Ida placed the flowers in the doll's bed, and drew the quilt over them.[↗](../../quilt/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And when the messengers came in, behold, the teraphim was in the bed, with the quilt of goats' hair at the head thereof.[↗](../../quilt/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.19.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../quilt/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And Michal took the teraphim, and laid it in the bed, and put a quilt of goats' hair at the head thereof, and covered it with a cloth.[↗](../../quilt/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.19.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../quilt/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **quince** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A hard, yellow fruit shaped like a big pear, very sour and hard when raw but sweet and pink when cooked; used for jam, jelly and paste.[↗](../../quince/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The small tree that grows this fruit.[↗](../../quince/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (ornamental quince, Japanese quince) A garden bush with bright red or pink flowers in spring.[↗](../../quince/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The Owl and the Pussycat dined on mince and slices of quince.[↗](../../quince/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Gran makes quince jelly every autumn.[↗](../../quince/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A raw quince is too hard and sour to eat.[↗](../../quince/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Cooked quince turns a lovely pink colour.[↗](../../quince/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Our quince tree is heavy with yellow fruit.[↗](../../quince/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The word «marmalade» comes from a Portuguese word for quince jam.[↗](../../quince/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **quinine** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Quinine is a bitter medicine made from the bark of the cinchona tree from South America, used for a long time to treat malaria.[↗](../../quinine/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Quinine gives tonic water its bitter taste.[↗](../../quinine/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Quinine comes from the bark of the cinchona tree.[↗](../../quinine/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · For hundreds of years quinine was used to treat malaria.[↗](../../quinine/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Tonic water tastes bitter because it contains quinine.[↗](../../quinine/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Under a UV lamp, tonic water glows blue because of the quinine.[↗](../../quinine/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Explorers carried quinine to protect themselves from malaria.[↗](../../quinine/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Doctors now use newer medicines for malaria.[↗](../../quinine/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Quinine is very bitter, so it was mixed into drinks.[↗](../../quinine/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Q/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Q/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Q/page/3/) **4** [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Q/page/5/) - ← previous: [page 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