Both Uses of
furtive
in
Oliver Twist
- Sikes eyed him furtively from time to time.†
Chpt 19
- If an eye were furtively raised and met his, it was instantly averted.
Chpt 50 *furtively = while taking pains to avoid being observed
Definition:
-
(furtive) taking pains to avoid being observed
or:
in a manner indicating nervousness (being cautious or appearing suspicious)