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

Affectionate children will easily extend their recollective memories in the service of their friends and companions.

From Practical Education, Volume II by Edgeworth, Maria

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

At least if you are as good at making work for yourself in some cases as you are in others,' she said with a queer little recollective gleam in her face.

From Wych Hazel by Warner, Susan

Judy said, with a smile of recollective pleasure.

From Seven Little Australians by Turner, Ethel Sybil