All 3 Uses of
cunning
in
Great Expectations
- As he looked at the fire, I thought I saw a cunning expression, followed by a half-laugh, come into his face.†
Chpt 10 *
- "I am not so cunning, you see," I said, in answer, conscious that I reddened a little, "as that I could hide from you, even if I desired, that I do want something.†
Chpt 44
- "Pip," said Mr. Jaggers, laying his hand upon my arm, and smiling openly, "this man must be the most cunning impostor in all London."†
Chpt 51
Definition:
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(cunning as in: a cunning thief) being good at achieving goals through cleverness -- and typically through deception as well (tricking others)