by all appearances

Prepositional phrase

alt-of alternative

Alternative form of to all appearances

Japanese Meaning

見たところ / 一見すると / どうやら

By all appearances, the old bookstore had closed permanently, but the lights were still on inside.

一見して、その古い書店は完全に閉店しているようだったが、中の明かりはまだついていた。

Sense（1）

Alternative form of to all appearances