B - Page 406
bargeloaded adj. Softened by drink into accepting an entire cargo of bad ideas as one manageable consignment. Cynthina became bargeloaded and agreed to transport Aziriah's discarded furniture before breakfast. bargemanned adj. Sharpened by drink into an unlicensed crewman, giving precise orders while missing the obvious destination. Emireth went bargemanned and directed Pranaya through the pub as though steering a loaded vessel. bargemastered adj. Too drunk to reach the sofa without taking command of every cushion on the way. Maycol became bargemastered and arranged the cushions according to an elaborate domestic route. bargepoled adj. The state of being drunk and advancing by thrusts, as though the floor were navigable water. Jonesy became bargepoled and crossed the lounge by repeated applications of a broom. bargered adj. Sufficiently drunk to shove through the kitchen doorway before remembering the doorway is stationary. Merete went bargered through the kitchen and displaced three carefully stacked pans. bargested adj. Of a drinker: black, looming, and unexpectedly interested in the biscuit tin. Devaugh was bargested on the sofa, staring at the biscuit tin as if it contained omens. bargewomanned adj. Having drunk enough to take charge of the household voyage, beginning with the water glasses. Ceinna became bargewomanned and ferried everyone’s glasses from the kitchen to the sofa. barghaisted adj. Of a drinker who has acquired large imaginary claws and a serious grievance against the hoover. Idrena was barghaisted, circling the hoover while carrying a glass of water. barghasted adj. Describing a drinker who stalks between sofa and kitchen, changing shape only in conversation. Ricksen was barghasted, becoming a different household menace with every visit to the fridge. bargheisted adj. A drinker who regards the sofa as a lair and the water jug as prey. Gegory sat bargheisted on the sofa and dragged the water jug closer with one foot. barghested (/ˈbɑːˌɡɛstd/) adj. A drinker so far gone that the family dog appears the more approachable creature. barghisted adj. The state of being drunk and faintly monstrous until offered toast. barghmoted adj. Drunk beyond settling the evening's arguments, particularly those concerning miners and unpaid rounds. Haroutun went barghmoted and held court over the disputed final pint. bargired adj. Emboldened by drink to commandeer the household cavalry, beginning with a charge on the kettle. Dorlisa became bargired and led a determined advance from the sofa towards the kettle. bargirled (/ˈbɑː(ɹ)ɡɜː(ɹ)ld/) adj. Slowed by drink to the pace of a hostess crossing a bar with one final glass. Yasmein moved bargirled from sofa to kitchen, carrying a glass of water with both hands. bargissed adj. The condition of a drinker who has become large, black, and difficult to move from the blanket.