He was an agreeable companion, quick of mind and tongue.

"He sometimes seems to bewell, not too quick of thought, if you know what I mean."

His colt was quick of foot but had not raced in four months.

I heard the quick pounding of his boots on the pavement behind me.

"Why are you so quick to dismiss the notion, out of hand?"

It was quick, but a great deal more of a threat than a promise.

It was like her to cut to the quick of Meriamon's.

Their swords cut to the quick of things, and I do the same.

He was also very quick and alert of mind.

Her footsteps remained compulsively quick, more of a run than a walk.