Both Uses of
furtive
in
Tess of the d'Urbervilles
- 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
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)