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Proceeding step by step; advancing cautiously.

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  1. a. Proceeding step by step; advancing cautiously.
  2. Proceeding step by step; advancing cautiously. [R.] That pedetentous pace and pedetentous mind in which it behooves the wise and virtuous improver to walk. Sydney Smith.
  3. Proceeding step by step; advancing cautiously. [R.]That pedetentous pace and pedetentous mind in which it behooves thewise and virtuous improver to walk. Sydney Smith.