Premise: The Astronomer said, "I don't understand you."

Hypothesis: Everyone was clear on what I said.
Answer: no

Premise: for a discussion of Federal cost accounting principles and standards.

Hypothesis: Talks about principles and standards of Federal costs.
Answer: yes

Premise: While it is easy to see how infuriating such a pose must be to others, offensiveness in the service of subjective truth has its place here.

Hypothesis: It is rather easy to see how angry such a pose must be to others.
Answer: yes

Premise: i just have a hard time finding any spare time lately

Hypothesis: Recently, I haven't had much spare time.
Answer: yes