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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
- From here I can catch a glimpse of the sky and tonight there is no moon but plenty of stars.p. 323.0
- As Simeon hovered over his grocery list at the kitchen counter, he caught a glimpse of Lettie reaching her hand into a box of saltines in the pantry.p. 197.3
- To his left, Jake caught a glimpse of Jim Yawkey, father of the inmate, but they did not make eye contact.p. 212.3
There are no more uses of "glimpse" in Sycamore Row.
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