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