What.
117. The sentences of Sec. 110 show that—
(1) What always refers to things; is always neuter.
(2) It is used almost entirely in the singular.
(3) Its antecedent is hardly ever expressed. When expressed, it usually follows, and is emphatic; as, for example,—
What I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.—Bible
What fates impose, that men must needs abide.—Shakespeare.
What a man does, that he has.—Emerson.
Compare this:—
Alas! is it not too true, what we said?—Carlyle.