Both Uses of
glimpse
in
Words by Heart
- Just as she mustered the nerve to tear off a piece to show at home, she glimpsed someone leaning toward her.†
Chpt 5 *glimpsed = briefly saw
- She glimpsed Mr. Haney through a break in the bushes.†
Chpt 7
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