explanatory matter

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It has been suggested that notes and hints should be appended to each case, but the purpose for which the collection is published is better served by giving the incidents devoid of any explanatory matter.

From International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes by Oppenheim, L. (Lassa)

Sometimes several examples are given before the explanatory matter is offered.

From How To Write Special Feature Articles A Handbook for Reporters, Correspondents and Free-Lance Writers Who Desire to Contribute to Popular Magazines and Magazine Sections of Newspapers by Bleyer, Willard Grosvenor

This practical volume has been written with special reference to the requirements of the non-technical reader desiring easily understood, explanatory matter, relating to all types of automobile ignition, starting and lighting systems.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred

The Society of Antiquaries of Copenhagen is about to publish an Archæological Atlas of the North, accompanied by explanatory matter in French and Danish.

From The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 3, March, 1852 by Various

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