The Only Use of
glimpse
in
Passing, by Nella Larsen
- She remembered catching glimpses of Clare in the whirling crowd, dancing, sometimes with a white man, more often with a Negro, frequently with Brian.†
p. 76.5glimpses = briefly sees; or instances of briefly seeing
Definitions:
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(1)
(glimpse) a quick look or partial understandingThe 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
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus