Both Uses
furtive
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- I tried to read the strange expressions on their faces as they forced grins onto their lips and peeked furtively back at me.†
Chpt 26furtively = while taking pains to avoid being observed; or in a nervous manner (as though hoping not to be seen)
- It had seemed that way in the kitchen, when they'd hung their heads and eyed me with furtive guilt.
Chpt 27 *furtive = taking pains to avoid being observed
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)