Both Uses of
glimpse
in
Milkweed
- I believed that sooner or later I would catch a glimpse of one coming out of a freshly dead body, or just hanging around, reluctant to leave.†
Chpt 29
- As I sailed through the revolving door, I caught a glimpse of red hair in the lobby.†
Chpt 31 *
Definition:
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(glimpse) a quick look or partial understandingThe 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