Both Uses of
furtive
in
Bleak House
- Mr. Krook therefore drives her out before him, and she goes furtively downstairs, winding her lithe tail and licking her lips.†
Chpt 10-12 *
- As he retraces his way to the point from which he descried the woman at a distance sitting on the step, he sees a ragged figure coming very cautiously along, crouching close to the soiled walls—which the wretchedest figure might as well avoid—and furtively thrusting a hand before it.†
Chpt 46-48
Definition:
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(furtive) taking pains to avoid being observed
or:
in a manner indicating nervousness (being cautious or appearing suspicious)