To turn aside from the main subject and for a time dwell on some incidental matter.
Fallen into decay or partial rui
To enlarge in all directions.
Tending to cause delay.
A situation in which a choice between opposing modes of conduct is necessary.
A superficial amateur.
Careful and persevering effort to accomplish what is undertake
To make more fluid or less concentrated by admixture with something.
Reductio
Obscurely.