Both Uses of
furtive
in
Far from the Madding Crowd
- He furtively said to a neighbour, "Is Miss Everdene considered handsome?"†
Chpt 16-18 *
- It was not Bathsheba's way to do things furtively.†
Chpt 34-36
Definition:
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(furtive) taking pains to avoid being observed
or:
in a manner indicating nervousness (being cautious or appearing suspicious)