were elucidating

• past progressive

  past progressive

  Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.

  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