Sentence:  They say no graces; but when their meal is on the table, they sit silent and in a thoughtful posture for a short time, waiting for an illapſe of the Spirit. If they are not moved to make any <WSD>ejaculation</WSD>, they begin to eat without more ado. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  The uttering of a short, sudden exclamation or prayer, or the exclamation or prayer uttered.