Verbs with a * can sometimes be used, but it has a special meaning.

His heart sounds good.
not: His heart is sounding good.

She knows how to be a good nurse.
not: She is knowing how to be a good nurse.

She seems nice.
not: She is seeming nice.

I know her; she is my friend.
not: I am knowing her; she is being my friend.

That jewelry belongs to me.
not: That jewelry is belonging to me.

I want to stop him!
not: I am wanting to stop him!