All 3 Uses of
function
in
Bleak House
- Charley dried her eyes and entered on her functions, going in her matronly little way about and about the room and folding up everything she could lay her hands upon.†
Chpt 22-24
- My digestive functions, as you may have heard me mention, are not in a good state, and rest might improve them; but I shall not rest, sir, while I am your representative.†
Chpt 37-39
- She often came to Caddy's, but our function there was to amuse and cheer her, and we did not talk in our usual confidential manner.†
Chpt 49-51 *
Definition:
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(function as in: Its main function is to...) purpose, job, or natural activity