She heard more than he was ready to know and to hear in his own words.

She could hear the edge of hysteria in her words.

He could hear a sharp twist of pride in her words.

"It's important for the president's voice to be heard in his own words."

He could hear a hint of humor in her words.

He heard more in my words than they appeared to convey.

"We do need to hear it in your own words."

He could hear the undertone of worry in the President's words.

"We have heard the warning in your words, hard," he said.

I want to hear it from you in your own words.