Both Uses of
furtive
in
The Invisible Man by Wells
- He stood looking about him for some moments, and then Mr. Huxter saw him walk in an oddly furtive manner towards the gates of the yard, upon which the parlour window opened.
Chpt 10 *furtive = suspicious
- And then he subsides into a pensive state, watches you furtively, bustles nervously with glasses, and presently leaves the bar.†
Chpt Epil.
Definition:
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(furtive) taking pains to avoid being observed
or:
in a manner indicating nervousness (being cautious or appearing suspicious)