Premise: She couldn't hope to make such a trip for maybe six months.

Hypothesis: Her hopes were answered and she could make the trip now.
Answer: no

Premise: To receive facsimile copies of the daily list or any list from the past 30 days, please call (301) 258-4097 using a touchtone phone.

Hypothesis: You can call this number: (301) 258-4097, to get copies of any list that isn't older than 30 days.
Answer: yes

Premise: It almost sank the whole deal.

Hypothesis: The whole deal went off without a hitch.
Answer: no

Premise: Arch how are you doing tonight

Hypothesis: How are you drinks treating you tonight Arch?
Answer: it is not possible to tell