Hi all, I'm quite new to these puzzles & although have got some of the answers I really don't understand why - if anyone would be kind enough to explain I'd be very grateful:
2d I get that gregarious means 'tending to flock', but what is 'reverse current trend in beef' all about?
11d I know that Maupassant is a novelist mainly famous for his short stories, but I just don't understand the bit about 'graduate at university before success with a book collection.'
31d I've put in 'assuming' but have no idea why. Is it right? And what on earth has it got to do with 'If and when to spill the beans restraining doubtful statement.' ?