had been elucidating

• past perfect progressive

  past perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.

  of elucidate.
  elucidate

  verb (used with object)

  to make lucid or clear; throw light upon; explain.

Related Words

• clear up
• decode
• enlighten
• exemplify
• explicate
• expound
• get across
• illuminate