Anchor: Then you think he never really cared for her? I asked eagerly ”rather too eagerly, perhaps, under the circumstances. 
Entailed: I am unsure whether I was too eager.
Contradiction: I am certain that I was too eager.
Contradiction: James Fenton writes books, but not reviews of books.
Contradiction: It's hard for a lot of people around here.
Contradiction: When they were ready.
Contradiction: I bet it heated up a lot.