All 3 Uses of
glimpse
in
My Antonia
- They had liked Antonia from their first glimpse of her; felt they knew exactly what kind of girl she was.†
Book 2 *glimpse = a quick look or partial understanding
- As she helped me to my room, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror.†
Book 2
- 'Papa,' interested me, from my first glimpse of him.†
Book 5
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