Anchor: Well, sir, nothing much. 
Entailed: Well, sir, not a lot.
Contradiction: Well, sir, much has happened. 
Contradiction: A man using a mixing bowl to present gift.
Contradiction: A woman is walking next to the river.
Contradiction: The buildings are small and humble but are expertly maintained. 
Contradiction: His words stirred some unrest within the group but he calmed them with a gesture.