That could explain the way they sounded and the lack of cold.

I pointed the man out, explaining his lack of interest in what was going on.

"Well, you're going to have to say you know him better than that, to explain his lack of clothes."

It may also help explain his total lack of humor.

How else to explain the lack of offers for head coaching jobs?

The beat does not entirely explain the lack of conversation.

"I guess that explains your lack of advancement in the department."

These two qualities make for poor growing conditions and explains the general lack of plant life.

I hadn't done very well explaining my lack of a fake arm.

Both seem plausible, and either would explain our lack of visitors.