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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
- In the dark, I get a glimpse of myself from way above, like in a movie.Chapter 27 (36% in)
- I glimpse around, pick them up.Chapter 11 (12% in)
- In the dining room, I caught a glimpse of silver and Battenburg lace.Chapter 27 (19% in)
There are no more uses of "glimpse" in The Help.
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