Not having a table and not having the energy to get one? (8)
I believe the answer is:
listless
'one?' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'not having a table and not having the energy' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'not' could be 'less' (I've seen this in other clues) and 'less' is present in the answer.
'table' could be 'list' and 'list' is present in the answer.
This accounts for all the letters.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).
'to get' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for listless that I've seen before include "(unlike Ko-Ko)" , "Devoid of spirit or energy" , "Uninterested" , "disorganised on a shopping trip?" , "Languid - apathetic" .)