Parting from the narrator and his narrative, we retain only a fading impression; and he, as it were, takes the book away from us and tucks it under his arm.
But those who select roses for sentiment should be sure of the symbolism of the color chosen because a yellow rose can mean jealousy and a faded white one suggests transient impressions.
B1 WEEKEND E1-32 E33-40 ESCAPES F1-10 OB8TUARIESPORTSFRIDAYRIDAY D1-7 Williams in Wimbledon Final A faded former champion did a convincing impression of the bold player she used to be on Center Court, as VenusWilliams, left, put an unexpected end to the Wimbledon reign of 18-year-old Maria Sharapova, 7-6 (2), 6-1, in the semifinals at Wimbledon.
But whatever the regional idiosyncracies, Westminster tombs, existing as a group in situ, provide a somewhat faded and battered impression of what these great collections of medieval family monuments looked like.
It was feather-light, ideal for summer, and its purple base was slashed through with yellow, black, ocean blue, orange and more, with a slightly faded quality that gave the impression of having lain out on the beach during one brutally sunny day.
But those impressions faded after a few months.
My overall impression from the visit was of something out of a Thomas Mann novel: faded grandeur and an air of antique stillness, overseen by a wizened and mildly vexed aristo.
Some of the more rhythmically animated songs, like "Third Line Samba" and "Corridors Radiant," made a distinct impression before fading out.
Yes, some colors have inevitably faded, but the overall impression is operatic, larger than life storytelling.
And it emboldens a Democratic opposition armed with subpoena powers.The verdict also reinforces the general impression that the Bush administration is a fading force.
