able
What is the Definition of able?
Adjective:
- (usually followed by `to')
- have the skills and qualifications to do things well
- having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
- having a strong healthy body
How can I use able in a sentence?
I have form only when I can share another's body but there have always been those willing to let me into their hearts and minds Unicorn blood has strengthened me, these past weeks you saw faithful Quirrell drinking it for me in the forest and once I have the Elixir of Life, I will be able to create a body of my own .
He was going to smash right into that barrier and then he would be in trouble — leaning forward on his cart, he broke into a heavy run — the barrier was coming nearer and nearer — he would not be able to stop — the cart was out of control — he was a foot away — he closed his eyes ready for the crash — It did not come he kept on running he opened his eyes.
You see, only one who wanted to find the Stone — find it, but not use it — would be able to get it, otherwise they'd just see themselves making gold or drinking Elixir of Life.
You could just leave me here, Harry put in hopefully (he would be able to watch what he wanted on television for a change and maybe even have a go on Dudley's computer).
The happiest man on earth would be able to use the Mirror of Erised like a normal mirror, that is, he would look into it and see himself exactly as he is.
Other meanings of able (synonyms, cognates).
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