Both Uses of
glimpse
in
The Phantom of the Opera
- They were marvelous red roses that had blossomed in the morning, in the snow, giving a glimpse of life among the dead, for death was all around him.†
Chpt 5glimpse = a quick look or partial understanding
- This was the time of the rosy hours of Mazenderan, of which the daroga's narrative has given us a glimpse.†
Chpt Epil. *
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