a writer's 'ability' [='capability', 'capacity'] 'to interest' readers
He always works 'to the best of his ability'. [=as well as he can]
Does he have the 'ability' [='authority'] 'to fire' employees?
(..) To absorb dopamine and noradrenaline. But you'll be taking away his emotions. Drop the levels until I tell you to stop. Doctor you'll be taking away his ability to feel anything. Now, please. Hold the footage, put it on a loop. - Dopamine levels %. - More. - Dopamine levels %. (..)2014 RoboCop