All 28 Uses of

apparent

in

The Swiss Family Robinson

* Some editions translate this to Francis, apparently to avoid confusion with Fritz.†
Chpt 1

apparently = obviously or clearly; or seemingly so (appearing clear or obvious--though not necessarily so)

We had left the two dogs, Turk and Juno, on the wreck, as being both large mastiffs we did not care to have their additional weight on board our craft; but when they saw us apparently deserting them, they set up a piteous howl, and sprang into the sea.†
Chpt 1

In the one you hold in your hand, the outer hull has been destroyed by time, which is the reason that the twisted fibers of the inner covering are so apparent.†
Chpt 2

Our first care was to see to the animals, who greeted us with joy—lowing, bellowing, and bleating as we approached—not that the poor beasts were hungry, for they were all still well supplied with food, but they were apparently pleased by the mere sight of human beings.†
Chpt 2

apparently = obviously or clearly; or seemingly so (appearing clear or obvious--though not necessarily so)

They were carefully watching the crevices and pools, and every now and then would pounce downwards and seize something which they swallowed with apparent relish.†
Chpt 3

These, however, did not apparently entirely satisfy them.†
Chpt 3

apparently = obviously or clearly; or seemingly so (appearing clear or obvious--though not necessarily so)

Even this apparently simple operation required thought, and I had to improvise rope-harness for the cow and the donkey, by which we could make them drag each board separately from the water's edge to the margin of the stream.†
Chpt 3

'If birds and monkeys eat a fruit or vegetable, it is usually safe to believe it wholesome,' added I, turning to the other boys, who instantly taking the hint, coaxed Franz to give them the figs he still had in his pocket, and ran to offer them to Knips, who was closely watching the skinning of the tiger-cat and porcupine, apparently giving his opinion on the subject with much chattering and gesticulation.†
Chpt 3

Master Knips fully intended to mount his charger as usual; but when he saw him arrayed apparently in a new skin, he approached him carefully, and touching him with one paw, discovered that such a hide would make anything but an agreeable seat; the grimace he made was most comical, and chattering vociferously he bounded towards Juno, skipped on her back, seated himself, and soon appeared perfectly reconciled to the change of steed.†
Chpt 4

It was taking wonderful flying leaps, apparently in a sitting posture, and got over the ground at an astonishing rate.†
Chpt 4

As we drew near the shore, we were surprised to see a number of little figures ranged in a row along the water's edge, and apparently gazing fixedly at us.†
Chpt 5

She had discovered that two ducks and a goose had each reared a large family among the reeds by the river; and they presently appeared waddling past us, apparently vastly well-pleased with their performance.†
Chpt 7

apparently = obviously or clearly; or seemingly so (appearing clear or obvious--though not necessarily so)

Ernest apparently heard them; for, as it seemed in a fit of anger, he drew his knife and severed the leafy crest, which fell to the ground.†
Chpt 7

It was getting late, and while we were enjoying our supper before our tent, our donkey, who had been quietly browsing near us, suddenly set up a loud bray, and, without the least apparent cause, pricked up his ears, threw up his heels, and galloped off into the thicket of bamboos.†
Chpt 7

We let fly some dozens of these fiery serpents, which went whizzing in and disappeared at apparently a vast distance from us.†
Chpt 9

apparently = obviously or clearly; or seemingly so (appearing clear or obvious--though not necessarily so)

We ran down and discovered the bay apparently swarming with great sturgeon, salmon, and trout, all making for the mouth of Jackal River, that they might ascend it and deposit their spawn amongst the stones.†
Chpt 9

Fortunately, in this beautiful climate little or no attention was necessary to the kitchen garden, the seeds sprang up and flourished without apparently the slightest regard for the time or season of the year.†
Chpt 9

'We came upon an open space in the forest near Woodlands, and perceived a troop of monkeys, apparently engaged as Jack said, in cultivating the soil!†
Chpt 9

These weapons appeared very curious, and insufficient to the children; but their use was speedily apparent: for darkness having come upon us almost before we reached the wood, I lighted the torches, and perceived, as I expected, that every branch was thickly laden with ortolans and wild pigeons, who were roosting there in amazing numbers.†
Chpt 10

Out ran everybody to the dove-cot, and there, sure enough, stood the pretty fellow, but not alone, for he was billing and cooing to a mate, a stranger of his own breed, apparently inviting her to enter his dwelling; for he popped in and out at the door, bowing, sidling, and cooing, in a most irresistible manner, until the shy little lady yielded to his blandishments, and tripped daintily in.†
Chpt 10

apparently = obviously or clearly; or seemingly so (appearing clear or obvious--though not necessarily so)

When the awkward morsel was entirely swallowed, the serpent lay stiff, distorted, and apparently insensible along the edge of the marsh.†
Chpt 11

He let fall the drawbridge, and we saw no more of him until, on reaching Rockburg, he appeared leisurely returning from the swamp, where apparently he had gone to deposit his 'moist secret', as Franz called it.†
Chpt 15

The monster was apparently enraged at the way we had scratched his back; for, retreating to a short distance, he evidently meditated a rush upon us.†
Chpt 17

Both shots apparently took effect; for the whale, after lashing the water violently for a few seconds, plunged beneath its surface, and disappeared.†
Chpt 17

We kept a sharp look-out for him, for I was unwilling to lose such a valuable prize and, reloading, stood towards the shore, in which direction he was apparently making.†
Chpt 17

In another moment he emerged, leading by the hand a slight, handsome youth, by his dress apparently a young English naval officer.†
Chpt 17

Definition:

clear or obvious; or appearing as such but not necessarily so