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willing and able

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Adj.1.willing and ablewilling and able - not reluctant
willing - disposed or inclined toward; "a willing participant"; "willing helpers"


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Such was the state of his mouth, that he could hardly speak; but mumbling something about his being willing and able to do what the captain dared not attempt, he snatched the rope and advanced to his pinioned foe.
Moby Dick I-LXVII by Melville, Herman View in context
I meant to tell my tale plainly, and make my proposals openly: and it appeared to me so absolutely rational that I should be considered free to love and be loved, I never doubted some woman might be found willing and able to understand my case and accept me, in spite of the curse with which I was burdened.
Jane Eyre by Bronte, Charlotte View in context
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