perceived
/pɚˈsivd/ adjective B2- Generally recognized to be true. · The perceived wisdom is that people do not go in large numbers to black-and-white movies anymore
- As seen or understood by someone. · Anger is a natural response in humans to perceived or actual threat or provocation.
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Franz perceived how completely he was in his element; and, unwilling to interfere with the pleasure he so evidently felt, took up Albert’s glass, and began in his turn to survey the audience.
Danglars and Caderousse set off upon their errand at full speed; but ere they had gone many steps they perceived a group advancing towards them, composed of the betrothed pair, a party of young girls in attendance on the bride, by whose side walked Dantès’ father; the whole brought up by Fernand, whose lips wore their usual sinister smile.
She only perceived that Anne had made a very thorough apology and all resentment vanished from her kindly, if somewhat officious, heart.
Dantès turned and perceived that they had got out to sea.
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