Premise:
"'I'm right here,' Lincoln said, donning the top-hat."
Hypothesis: Lincoln was wearing a cowboy hat on his head.

no

Premise:
"Growing up, I was taught that a gentleman precedes a lady when entering a public place (e.g."
Hypothesis: it doesn't matter who precedes who.

it is not possible to tell

Premise:
"Surely a single John Rocker response is sufficient impetus to point out that Major League Baseball--the organization, not the actual players--is as odious and craven a pack of millionaires never sued by Patricia Duff."
Hypothesis: Patricia Duff sued Major League Baseball half a dozen times.
no