Both Uses
furtive
in
Tess of the d'Urbervilles
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- Tess, her cheeks on fire, moved away furtively, as if hardly moving at all.†
Chpt 3 *furtively = while taking pains to avoid being observed; or in a nervous manner (as though hoping not to be seen)
- XXXVI Clare arose in the light of a dawn that was ashy and furtive, as though associated with crime.†
Chpt 5
Definitions:
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(1)
(furtive) taking pains to avoid being observed
or:
in a manner indicating nervousness (being cautious or appearing suspicious) - (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)