Premise: The Astronomer followed and the woman's wail rose unheeded behind them.

Hypothesis: The Astronomer followed and they paid no attention to the woman's cry behind them.
Answer: yes

Premise: they do yeah i try try to go real late or real early before they get there

Hypothesis: I attempt to go early or late before they are there.
Answer: yes

Premise: That, at any rate, was what I was telling them.

Hypothesis: I told them the budget would not be viable for this district.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: I did the usual stunt.

Hypothesis: I did the usual stunt, I stabbed him to death.
Answer: it is not possible to tell