seem
/ˈsiːm/ verb A2- To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as. · It seems a pity, but I can't see you this weekend.
He/she/it seems · Past seemed · Past participle seemed · -ing form seeming
Verb forms
- Base form
- seem
- He/she/it
- seems
- Past
- seemed
- Past participle
- seemed
- -ing form
- seeming
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“And why should he not have this?” asked the owner; “he is young, it is true, but he seems to me a thorough seaman, and of full experience.”
So they oiled his legs until he could move them freely; and he thanked them again and again for his release, for he seemed a very polite creature, and very grateful.
But it seems you have come back rich, my boy,” continued the tailor, looking askance at the handful of gold and silver which Dantès had thrown on the table.
Reynolds’ respect for Elizabeth seemed to increase on this intimation of her knowing her master.
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