Both Uses of
furtive
in
Nineteen Minutes
- There was chatter--it sounded like a furtive conversation--coming from the room directly below him.
Chpt 1 *furtive = secret (in hushed voices so as not to be overheard)
- He handed Alex a roll of stamps, and then furtively covered her hand with his own.†
Chpt 1furtively = while taking pains to avoid being observed; or in a nervous manner (as though hoping not to be seen)
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)