Anchor: To his intense annoyance he could distinguish little more; just a chance word here and there if a voice was raised, which merely served to whet his curiosity still farther.
Entailed: He couldn't hear but a chance word here and there.
Contradiction: He could hear all the words.
Contradiction: Residents wanted to give up control because the economy was very strong.
Contradiction: A woman is tired.
Contradiction: The work will take only a few hours. 
Contradiction: A dog plays in the snow.