Both Uses of
function
in
Far from the Madding Crowd
- Standing before this abraded pile, the eye regarded its present usage, the mind dwelt upon its past history, with a satisfied sense of functional continuity throughout—a feeling almost of gratitude, and quite of pride, at the permanence of the idea which had heaped it up.†
Chpt 22-24 *
- However, one excellent result of her general apathy was the long-delayed installation of Oak as bailiff; but he having virtually exercised that function for a long time already, the change, beyond the substantial increase of wages it brought, was little more than a nominal one addressed to the outside world.†
Chpt 49-51
Definition:
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(function as in: Its main function is to...) purpose, job, or natural activity