The phrase in the parenthesis is acting as an adjective.
One reason is that say someone is on bed rest/in the hospital not allowed to move, it can make them very week and make it very hard for them to walk again.
My sister is admirable to me. Am I admirable to you? She looks admirable. Her outfit is noticeable.
Tom Sawyer<span> convinces him to return to the Widow's house,he complains about having to wear new clothes and eat only when the dinner bell rings, something that he was not used to while growing up with his </span>Pap. Widow Douglas tried to force Huck to wear new clothes, give up smoking, and learn the Bible.While <span>Miss Watson tries to teach him spelling and lectures him on how to behave well so that he will be welcomed into heaven. </span>