recollection

n. [ Cf. F. récollection. ] 1. The act of recollecting, or recalling to the memory; the operation by which objects are recalled to the memory, or ideas revived in the mind; reminiscence; remembrance. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The power of recalling ideas to the mind, or the period within which things can be recollected; remembrance; memory; as, an event within my recollection. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. That which is recollected; something called to mind; reminiscence. “One of his earliest recollections.” Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. The act or practice of collecting or concentrating the mind; concentration; self-control. [ Archaic ] [ 1913 Webster ]

From such an education Charles contracted habits of gravity and recollection. Robertson. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Reminiscence; remembrance. See Memory. [ 1913 Webster ]