Question:
The whole was nearly eight feet in diameter.

Does it follow that "The whole was bigger than expected."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
When Degas walked out on the Halevy family, he walked out on photography as well.

Does it follow that "Degas walked out on photography when he left the Halevy family because they enabled his career,"?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
Similarly, the central information protection group at the utility was required to approve all new applications to indicate that risks had been adequately considered.

Does it follow that "New applications are immediately accepted so long as they give their name and birthday. "?
Answer:
no

Question:
You know it, and I know it.

Does it follow that "You don't know, do you?"?
Answer:
no