Premise: The news that I am laying waste to an entire generation of men exceeds my greatest ambition in this regard.

Hypothesis: The news exceed my greatest ambition, as they report that I am laying waste to an entire generation of men.
Answer: yes

Premise: The wall display of 400 wolf skulls brings a startling realization of just how many animals have been unearthed here.

Hypothesis: They display 20 antlers.
Answer: no

Premise: Coconut palms, papaya, bananas, white sand, and surf (beware of the strong currents) make Kovalam the ultimate in happy-go-lucky dolce farniente.

Hypothesis: The beach may also contain some mango trees.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: beats me i mean i know Yankees have won a lot of games through the years

Hypothesis: The Yankees don't win very much.
Answer: no