Both Uses of
glimpse
in
The Awakening, by Kate Chopin
- The little glimpse of domestic harmony which had been offered her, gave her no regret, no longing.†
Chpt 18glimpse = a quick look or partial understanding
- I always feel so sorry for women who don't like to walk; they miss so much—so many rare little glimpses of life; and we women learn so little of life on the whole.†
Chpt 36 *glimpses = briefly sees; or instances of briefly seeing
Definition:
a quick look or partial understanding
The exact meaning of glimpse can depend upon its context. For example:
- "I caught a glimpse of her when I was walking to class." -- a very quick look
- "I glimpsed at the headlines." -- looked quickly
- "Reading the book gave me a glimpse of the life of a devout Muslim immigrant in America." -- a quick, incomplete view