Q: If I have an irritation, not a problem, but I thought perhaps you could offer me a palliative., can we say that "I would like you to offer me a palliative for my irritation. "?

A: yes

Q: If 'Listen,' Derry stood over me, looking concerned., can we say that "Derry had a concerned look on his face."?

A: yes

Q: If Frank Swettenham became first Resident-General of the Federation, with Kuala Lumpur as the capital., can we say that "The Federation broke up, Kuala Lumpur in ruins, and Frank Swettenham doomed to live out his days as a clerk."?

A: no

Q: If the other school systems that aren't as good um i don't know any particular ones but you know when when they say one of the where i went to school was one of the best counties then i think, can we say that "The county I grew up in always been the best."?

A:
it is not possible to tell