Question: I tried to listen, but at first I couldn't take much in.
I couldn't hear much at first.

Answer: yes

Question: Why are you subjecting your loyal and (usually) enthusiastic readership to the reactionary, bigoted, and sexist drivel of Midge Decter and Norman Podhoretz in ? We don't subscribe to Slate in order to expose ourselves to the ramblings of Anita Bryant's spiritual parents.
We think that you have a loyal readership.

Answer: yes

Question: At the top of a sloping driveway, the stately Edwardian structure that was the original university building presides over the institution's newer buildings.
The original university building is no longer being used by the university.

Answer:
it is not possible to tell