I had the most wonderful day ever. First and foremost, I awoke. After then, I received a parcel in the mail. It was opened by me. It was the best present I'd ever received. After that, my aunt arrived with a birthday cake and party favours. All of my pals showed there, and we had a great time. This is a day I'll never forget.
Functional meaning working or in good condition
Based on the excerpt is that tom is clearly ignoring his aunt's remorse on purpose. It is stated that he knows that a "yearning glance" was upon him but he refused to recognize it that is to acknowledge it. He even goes so far to imagine denying his aunt what she wants to hear even on his deathbed.
