Question:
Following this, ancient Egyptians believed that the monument possessed prophetic powers and it still has a mysterious hold on the modern psyche.

Does it follow that "The monument was mysterious but had a very ancient physique"?
Answer:
no

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But in these obscure aristocratic byways he could not but feel that an officious policeman might stop him to explain matters.

Does it follow that "An over zealous policeman might detain him to explain what was going on. "?
Answer:
yes

Question:
yeah uh-huh no in San Antonio it was like every day it was just a matter of who was shot that night

Does it follow that "In San Antonio it wasn't a matter of when someone got shot but who was shot."?
Answer:
yes

Question:
It seemed so simple, but her soup wasn't as clear as Robi's, and besides that, it was inedible.

Does it follow that "The soup she cooked did not turn out like the recipe."?
Answer:
yes