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furtively

/ˈfɜːtɪvli/

Meanings
adverb
In a furtive manner.

Examples :

"The student furtively glanced at his neighbor's test paper, hoping the teacher wouldn't notice. "
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Related Words

Illustration paper

paper noun

/ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/

A sheet material used for writing on or printing on (or as a non-waterproof container), usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water.

"My daughter used a sheet of paper to write her homework assignment. "

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hoping verb

/ˈhəʊpɪŋ/ /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/

To want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.

"I am still hoping that all will turn out well."

Illustration notice

notice noun

/ˈnəʊtɪs/ /ˈnoʊtɪs/

The act of observing; perception.

"He took no notice of the changes, and went on as though nothing had happened."

Illustration teacher

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

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his pronoun

/ˈhɪz/ /ˈhɘz/

Honorific alternative letter-case form of his, sometimes used when referring to God or another important figure who is understood from context.

"The school principal, a respected figure, announced that his decision was final. "

Illustration glanced

glanced verb

/ɡlɑːnst/ /ɡlænst/

To look briefly (at something).

"She glanced at her reflection as she passed the mirror."

Illustration the

the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

Illustration neighbor

neighbor noun

/ˈneɪbər/

A person living on adjacent or nearby land; a person situated adjacently or nearby; anything (of the same type of thing as the subject) in an adjacent or nearby position.

"My neighbour has two noisy cats."

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student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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furtive adjective

[ˈfɜːɾɪv] /ˈfɜːtɪv/ [ˈfɝ.ɽɪv]

Stealthy.

"The student made a furtive glance at the answer key during the test. "

Illustration manner

manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

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test noun

/test/

A challenge, trial.

"The difficult exam was a real test of her knowledge. "