Both Uses of "glimpse" in "The Phantom of the Opera"

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Both Uses

glimpse
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The Phantom of the Opera
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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 5

glimpse = 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.†
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(1) (glimpse)
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
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)