glimpse

The confusion offered a glimpse of the enormous task ahead, which would require a huge expansion of the scientists’ work.

It’s only after my eyes readjust to the light that I get a good glimpse of it.

Give him a sextant and a glimpse of the stars, and there was no chance of getting lost.

Still, she was able to get a glimpse of Beowulf at his desk, chewing on some object that he quickly hid in his pocket.

After they were asleep, she paced the nursery like the captain of a lost ship, waiting for some glimpse of a star to steer by.