explanatory matter
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Brackets are used to insert explanatory matter in a quotation which one gives from another writer.
From The Century Handbook of Writing by Greever, Garland
Such is the design of the following programs and explanatory matter.
From The Masters and their Music A series of illustrative programs with biographical, esthetical, and critical annotations by Mathews, W. S. B. (William Smythe Babcock)
Some of these methods of arranging explanatory matter were used several times.
From Public Speaking by Stratton, Clarence
Connecting Links.—In all these stories, the reader should note, sufficient explanatory matter has been included to connect the incidents readily with the events of the preceding days.
From News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories by Spencer, M. Lyle (Matthew Lyle)
It seems probable that the Abhidhamma books of all schools consisted almost entirely of explanatory matter and added very little to the doctrine laid down in the suttas.
From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1 by Eliot, Charles, Sir
