Both Uses of
function
in
Washington Square
- But that is a small part of his function, which, in general, is to be a protector and caretaker of my child, who is singularly ill-adapted to take care of herself.†
Chpt 14 *
- It was as if this other person, who was both herself and not herself, had suddenly sprung into being, inspiring her with a natural curiosity as to the performance of untested functions.†
Chpt 15
Definition:
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(function as in: Its main function is to...) purpose, job, or natural activity