Both Uses of
furtive
in
The Hound of the Baskervilles
- He walked very slowly and circumspectly, and there was something indescribably guilty and furtive in his whole appearance.†
Chpt 8
- He looked round him with a furtive and stealthy air, as one who dreads pursuit.
Chpt 11 *furtive = cautious
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)