Both Uses of
cunning
in
Dubliners
- His eyes, twinkling with cunning enjoyment, glanced at every moment towards his companion's face.†
Chpt 6 *
- She governed the house cunningly and firmly, knew when to give credit, when to be stern and when to let things pass.†
Chpt 7
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)