conversable

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Now to see if there is anyone conversable within these walls.

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 23 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis

In that sits Satan himself—a well-dressed, conversable, lively, fascinating little man—who never contradicts you, allows that you are always in the right—in fact, seems quite to adopt all your opinions.

From The Sand-Hills of Jutland by Bushby, Mrs. (Anna S.)

The proprietress, charming and conversable lady, will sell you anything in the “notions” line, from a paper of pins to garter elastic.

From Pipefuls by Morley, Christopher

All this is your personal gift: it is no necessary part of the master's equipment to be so gracefully conversable.

From Plum Pudding Of Divers Ingredients, Discreetly Blended & Seasoned by Morley, Christopher

Mrs. Bardell let lodgings to many conversable single gentlemen, with great profit, but never brought any more actions for breach of promise of marriage.

From The Pickwick Papers by Dickens, Charles