Premise:
"Sir James rose to his feet."
Hypothesis: Sir James stood up.

yes

Premise:
"Hard-drinking locals down poncha (sugar-cane brandy, lemon juice, and honey) in shadowy bars, while grizzled old fishermen play cards or repair their boats, awaiting their next trip."
Hypothesis: The fishermen are young, fresh and never playing cards.

no

Premise:
"San'doro followed the dagger with his own body, grappling Adrin's legs, lifting, and throwing him hard to the ground."
Hypothesis: San'doro followed the strike with a charge, grappling Adrin and throwing him upside down onto the ground.
it is not possible to tell