Example sentences of "able [to-vb] [pers pn] on the " in BNC.

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1 You 'd be able to hear me on the radio , smiling .
2 Timing is also of the essence — flowers can be sent to you through the post as soon as the special event is over , but the best option is to be able to press them on the very day that they are used .
3 And in fact we said that we would be able to start it on the , at the beginning of May , even though we knew we would n't , we thought we 'd say that
4 But I 'm pretty sure we 'll be able to knock it on the head . ’
5 In addition the network installer will be able to advise you on the most efficient energy use for your home .
6 Your local authority will be able to advise you on the requirements for fresh-air ventilators .
7 ( 6 ) The procedure for obtaining Statutory Sick Pay will be dealt with by your employer who should also be able to advise you on the procedure for obtaining Sickness Benefit .
8 He could not guarantee he would be able to deliver it on the day and she billed it as a surprise film so she could show a reserve if it failed to arrive .
9 Er I felt , I 've been after Danny for nearly twelve months to come see and not been able to get him on the night I want him the only night he was able , was available was I think it was one night when we had something else on I ca n't remember what it was .
10 However , it seemed a shame to be able to design the forms using the computer and not be able to complete them on the same machine at a later point .
11 However , it seemed a shame to be able to design the forms using the computer and not be able to complete them on the same machine at a later point .
12 Schofield has already had cause to caution Montgomerie — in 1991 — and yesterday he said : ‘ He is a fine golfer and is clearly going to be a major figure in the game for as long as he remains active in it , but he has to be able to take it on the chin .
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