recollective

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Mike Nichols' direction and Neil Simon's quip hand are faster than the most jaded playgoer's recollective eye.

From Time Magazine Archive

But in the unstoried solitudes of America, the traveller meets with nothing to awaken the sympathy of his recollective feelings.

From The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin West, Esq. Composed from Materials Furnished by Himself by Galt, John

Mr. Linden turned, with a laughing, recollective glance— "Who speaks slightingly of the midge?—let him have a dose of syrup of poppies!"

From Say and Seal, Volume II by Warner, Susan

Judy said, with a smile of recollective pleasure.

From Seven Little Australians by Turner, Ethel Sybil

Which was said with a little recollective patient sigh.

From Say and Seal, Volume II by Warner, Susan