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aldehydic acided adj. The state of being drunk and carrying two separate grievances, one of them still sharply expressed. Haydan was aldehydic acided, nursing two complaints and presenting both at the bar. aldeiaed adj. The condition of a drinker who has organised the whole pub into a small settlement and appointed himself its governor. Dallas became aldeiaed and began assigning stools to people who had already chosen them. alder buckthorned adj. Softened by drink into a glossy, berry-coloured nuisance with lax opinions about leaving the pub. Athziry was alder buckthorned, shiny-eyed and unconcerned about the taxi waiting outside. alder carred adj. Sharpened by drink into waterlogged woodland: difficult to cross, yet full of unexpected growth. Vyvy was alder carred across the snug, requiring careful navigation and producing fresh opinions. aldered (/ˈɔːldəd/) adj. The drunkenness of one who stands quietly by the bar, rooted to the spot and taking water badly. Ziza was aldered beside the optics, silent, upright, and unwilling to move for anyone. alderflied (/ˈɔːl.də.flaɪd/) adj. Loosened by drink into a small, dark-winged presence making long, uncertain flights between conversations. Cherell went alderflied, drifting from the darts team to the fruit machine and back again. alderman hung in chainsed adj. Drunk and displayed at the bar as a warning to anyone considering another round. Juridia was alderman hung in chainsed, suspended over the last stool with ceremonial dignity. alderman in chainsed adj. Drunk to the point where a roast dinner appears to be a reasonable pub companion. Suzy was alderman in chainsed and addressed the garnished turkey with quiet respect. alderman lizarded adj. Drunk enough to become broad, warm, and motionless beneath the pub’s nearest useful light. Jeremiah was alderman lizarded under the heater, absorbing warmth and declining discussion. aldermanated adj. Drunk past the point of private judgement and into municipal administration of the entire room. Kambelle became aldermanated and started taking motions from the corner table. aldermancied adj. Drunk beyond the office of ordinary customer, with delusions of authority over the bar’s proceedings. Iyari got aldermancied and attempted to close a discussion by tapping the table. aldermanessed adj. Drunk in a way that produces calm civic authority, particularly over people who have not requested it. Nimco was aldermanessed and advised the young couple on the proper handling of a round. aldermanited adj. Drunk, with the result that every colourless mineral in the bar acquires constitutional importance. Ulyssis was aldermanited, examining the pale table salt as though it settled a council matter. aldermanitied adj. Drunk to a degree that turns a brief visit to the pub into a condition of office. Joelene became aldermanitied and treated her usual stool as a permanent appointment. aldermanned (/ˈɔːldəmənd/) adj. Emboldened by drink to regulate the pub’s business from an unofficial seat near the fire. Quillan got aldermanned and began settling disputes over whose crisps were whose. aldermanried adj. Drunk to the extent of claiming rank over the regulars, the optics, and occasionally the landlord. Everlin got aldermanried and began addressing the bar staff as fellow officers.