Both Uses of
glimpse
in
The Lost Hero
- Once he glimpsed a large, furry shape like a wolf or a bear, but it stayed away from his fire, which was fine by Leo.†
Chpt 12 *glimpsed = briefly saw
- Through the chaos, Jason caught glimpses of his friends.†
Chpt 50glimpses = briefly sees; or instances of briefly seeing
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