Q: If Nothing more." He lit a cigarette with a hand that shook ever so little., can we say that "His hand shook while he lit a cigarette."?

A: yes

Q: If Three more rode past holding swords and axes and spears., can we say that "Only two more rode past holding weapons."?

A: no

Q: If I'm at Waterloo., can we say that "I am leaving Waterloo soon."?

A: it is not possible to tell

Q: If well how did you get a recipe for pudding on your own, can we say that "How did you get a recipe for pudding?"?

A:
yes