function

Of the double moats which had guarded its more warlike predecessor, the outer had been allowed to dry up, and served the humble function of a kitchen garden.

“They are indeed exquisite,” he said; “but as they are necessarily submitted to the process of deglutition—a function which it is frequently impossible for a fainting person to accomplish—I prefer my own specific.”

For decades, the prevailing assumption among both the lay public and scientific communities was that human memory functioned much like a flawless recording device.

Even today, this magnificent infrastructural marvel remains largely hidden beneath the bustling modern streets, silently continuing its vital function for millions of contemporary residents.