Question: If "Emma's mother had died long ago, and her place had been taken by an excellent woman as governess.", can we conclude that "Emma's place had been taken by an excellent woman as governess."?
Answer: no

Question: If "Jim signaled the barman and gestured toward his empty glass.", can we conclude that "Jim signaled the barman and gestured toward Jim's empty glass."?
Answer: yes

Question: If "I was trying to open the lock with the key, but someone had filled the keyhole with chewing gum, and I couldn't get it in.", can we conclude that "I couldn't get the key in."?
Answer:
yes