able

(adjective)

(usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

All clip examples

• I think you may be able to understand this. (The Amazing Mr. X)
• But if you're alive, I won't be able to. (The Amazing Mr. X)
• Why, I've got to be able to say that I didn't touch it. (Scarlet Street)
• The only advice our reporters have been able to get from official sources (Night of the Living Dead)
• A man should be able to do a good days work (Angel and the Badman)
• It is with deep regret that we are forced to announce that Mr. O'Neil will not be able to address this citizens' forum tonight. (The Strange Love of Martha Ivers)
• I would be able to do this, because I was different. (The Last Time I Saw Paris)
• But by that time, those muscles will be all set hard and you won't be able to smile. (The Last Time I Saw Paris)
• Nobody's been able to reach him all day. (The Wasp Woman)
• I think perhaps you'll be able to find out for yourself, Miss Starlin. (The Wasp Woman)
• But you will not be able to buy any shoe for your horse because everything will be closed. (One-Eyed Jacks)
• We're able to report a definite course of action for you. (Night of the Living Dead)
• Chief, do you think we'll be able to defeat these things? (Night of the Living Dead)
• Well, in time, would you say you'd be able to wrap this up in 24 hours? (Night of the Living Dead)
• You won't be able to start it. (Night of the Living Dead)
• We're working our way toward Willard and we'll team up with the National Guard over there, and then we'll be able to give a more definite view. (Night of the Living Dead)
• Anytime, that is, that you feel able. (Angel and the Badman)
• First time you're able to get out, and you have to meet him. (Love Affair)
• She's got a sore throat and she won't be able to go on the stage. (Love Affair)
• We might be able to chase it. (The Strange Love of Martha Ivers)
• I may not be able to cook and to sew, but I really can find myself a taxi. (The Last Time I Saw Paris)
• I'll never in my life be able to forget that morning when Helen, soaked and shivering. (The Last Time I Saw Paris)
• Soon, I shall be able to reverse it entirely. (The Wasp Woman)
• I'm afraid I won't be able to give you much time, Mr. Zinthrop. (The Wasp Woman)
• Once you get beyond the range of those lights you won't be able to see your hand in front of your face. (Plan 9 from Outer Space)