Meaning of "cast"
What's the meaning of "cast" in the following passage?

[
I have been drunk just twice in my life, and the second time was
that afternoon; so everything that happened has a dim, hazy "cast"
over it, although until after eight o’clock the apartment was full
of cheerful sun.
]

Question

Meaning of "cast" 
What's the meaning of "cast" in the following passage?

[
I have been drunk just twice in my life, and the second time was
that afternoon; so everything that happened has a dim, hazy "cast"
over it, although until after eight o’clock the apartment was full
of cheerful sun.
]

Answer

In this context it would mean a 'cloud' or a fog', meaning that the character cannot clearly see their memories of the night.

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