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Definition
taking pains to avoid being observed
or:
in a manner indicating nervousness (being cautious or appearing suspicious)
or:
in a manner indicating nervousness (being cautious or appearing suspicious)
- He looked round him with a furtive and stealthy air, as one who dreads pursuit.Chapter 11 — The Man on the Tor (73% in)
furtive = cautious
- He walked very slowly and circumspectly, and there was something indescribably guilty and furtive in his whole appearance.Chapter 8 — First Report of Dr. Watson (88% in)
There are no more uses of "furtive" in The Hound of the Baskervilles.
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