conversable
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So aunt Agnes called Edith a charming girl, and Edith, who had seldom seen aunt Agnes otherwise than conversable and pleasant, thought her a very nice old lady.
From Emilie the Peacemaker by Geldart, Mrs. Thomas
At luncheon the three young ladies met as usual in the dining-room: Fanny appeared to have recovered her spirits and good-humour, and Henrietta seemed to wish to be more conversable than usual.
From The Vicar of Wrexhill by Trollope, Mrs
To tea at Mrs. Hazeltine's where met William Allen Butler, author of 'Nothing to Wear'—a bright-eyed, conversable man.
From Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 by Elliott, Maud Howe
He was usually very conversable, and would chat away by the hour together, in a fashion half shrewd, half simple, often very interesting; but now he was silent and distrait.
From Not Pretty, but Precious by De Forest, J. W. (John William)
This aspiration was whispered, as though its object were within conversable distance.
From Idolatry A Romance by Hawthorne, Julian
