Q: If He could do nothing but cower when the whipmaster had attacked., can we say that "The whipmaster started hitting him on the face."?

A: it is not possible to tell

Q: If While its facade is more sober than the exultant Baroque churches put up as the movement gained momentum, the interior glorifies the new militancy in gleaming bronze, gold, marble, and precious stones., can we say that "The interior is less sober than the exterior."?

A: yes

Q: If Wow, I thought, stepping back., can we say that "I was scared and stepped back."?

A: it is not possible to tell

Q: If 4 million cut will cause irreversible damage., can we say that "Cutting 4 million would be great."?

A:
no