Premise: And good lawyers can and should provide it, using all the tools available in our time.

Hypothesis: Even with the tools available now, good lawyers should withhold it.
Answer: no

Premise: The American was a man of his word.

Hypothesis: The man spoke many words.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: Apparently, Ben Franklin used to play the guitar.

Hypothesis: Ben Franklin knew how to play a musical instrument.
Answer: yes

Premise: We did it with the help and assistance of our grantees.

Hypothesis: The grantees did not help with anything.
Answer: no