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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)
- Tess, her cheeks on fire, moved away furtively, as if hardly moving at all.3 — The Rally (45% in)
- XXXVI Clare arose in the light of a dawn that was ashy and furtive, as though associated with crime.5 — The Woman Pays (11% in)
There are no more uses of "furtive" in Tess of the d'Urbervilles.
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