Both Uses of

glimpse

in

Clover, by Sanders

Everleen says they think they might get a glimpse of that beautiful white woman Gaten married.†
Chpt 4 *

glimpse = a quick look or partial understanding

I keep cutting my eyes so sharp because sometimes it seems like I catch a glimpse of my daddy.†
Chpt 11

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