All 4 Uses of
wary
in
Love Medicine
- Now, these many years later, hard to tell why or how, my great-uncle Eli was still sharp, while Grandpa's mind had left us, gone wary and wild.†
p. 19.2wary = careful, nervous, or distrustful
- Sitting on the floor, stiff legged, he took off his boots and socks, then stood up warily to ease off his pants, unbutton his shirt.†
p. 171.2 *warily = in a nervous or distrustful manner
- He didn't ask percent what, but his eyes took on an even more warier look.†
p. 245.8
- Her mouth formed a little bruised O. Her eyes were wild and wary as a rat's.†
p. 321.5wary = careful, nervous, or distrustful
Definition:
careful or nervous about something