All 3 Uses of
glimpse
in
The Help
- I glimpse around, pick them up.†
Chpt 11 *glimpse = a quick look or partial understanding
- In the dining room, I caught a glimpse of silver and Battenburg lace.†
Chpt 27
- In the dark, I get a glimpse of myself from way above, like in a movie.†
Chpt 27
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