All 3 Uses of "furtive" in "To Kill a Mockingbird"

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All 3 Uses

furtive
in
To Kill a Mockingbird
(Edited)

"Something furtive," Aunt Alexandra said.
p. 250.1

furtive = hidden
"Nobody has much chance to be furtive in Maycomb," Atticus answered.
p. 250.2

furtive = hiding things
A small patch of earth beneath its branches was packed hard from many fights and furtive crap games.
p. 293.7 *

furtive = taking pains to avoid being observed

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(1) (furtive)
taking pains to avoid being observed

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in a manner indicating nervousness (being cautious or appearing suspicious)
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)