Premise:
"Oh, there you are! Nye slammed in, swung one of the chairs about, and sat on it back to front, his arms folded across the back."
Hypothesis: You're finally here! Nye came barging in, knocking a chair out of his way.

yes

Premise:
"Jon sat next to the man and followed his gaze to the stars above and to the red moon that painted the land."
Hypothesis: Jon sat near the man and looked with him at the stars and the red moon.

yes

Premise:
"Speak Into the Ear Horn, Boy!"
Hypothesis: Just whisper.
no