All 7 Uses of
function
in
The Mysterious Benedict Society
- And although currently its proper function depends upon my being present and connected —†
p. 318..3
- Your function is that of a filter: my thoughts, once they pass through your minds, are more easily processed.†
p. 319..6
- To function properly, my Whisperer has always needed children, and children are averse to pain — I've found that out through experience.†
p. 325..5
- The Whisperer, Martina, is a sensitive, delicately balanced machine that requires my strict guidance for its proper function.†
p. 380..1
- And it requires his strict mental guidance for its proper function.†
p. 387..3 *
- A sensitive, delicately balanced machine that requires his strict mental guidance for its proper function.†
p. 453..4
- Already Mr. Benedict was hard at work modifying his twin's invention with the aim of reversing its brainsweeping function — instead of covering up old memories, it would coax them into the open again — and when pressed, Mr. Benedict admitted he thought it rather likely he would succeed.†
p. 474..9
Definition:
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(function as in: Its main function is to...) purpose, job, or natural activity