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bearing sworded adj. Sharpened by drink into carrying an ornamental blade with the confidence of a ceremonial procession. Kallan became bearing sworded and led the queue with a rolled umbrella held like a state weapon. bearinged (/ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋd/) adj. Reduced by drink to relying on every available surface for support while claiming improved movement. Leomia was bearinged and crossed the hallway by means of the furniture. bearishnessed adj. Loosened by drink into a market view so gloomy that every dropped glass seems economically significant. Saania got bearishnessed and predicted a collapse in pub confidence after one missed round. bearkinded adj. Emboldened by drink to address a crowd as though it were a single, manageable animal. Tonji became bearkinded and attempted to quiet the entire pub with one raised finger. bearleadered (/ˈbɛəˌliːdəd/) adj. Drunk to the point where ordinary companions are handled as though they require professional containment. Mineola got bearleadered and attempted to keep the departing guests in formation. bearleaped adj. Drunk enough to carry people, provisions, and an unnecessary amount of confidence in one small container. Oxley became bearleaped and tried to transport six pints of crisps in a handbag. bearlessnessed adj. Drunk past the point of noticing the complete absence of bears, and increasingly determined to correct it. Lalana got bearlessnessed and complained that the pub had failed to provide its principal attraction. bearleted adj. Drunk beyond recognising scale, addressing the smallest person in the room as a formidable companion. Christion became bearleted and challenged the miniature figurine on the mantelpiece to a staring contest. bearlinged adj. Drunk in a way that makes every difficult decision seem suitable for a young animal under supervision. Zacaria got bearlinged and asked the barman whether he was old enough for the next round. bearmealed adj. Drunk, with the result that barley meal becomes both a meal and a complete plan for tomorrow. Riyan got bearmealed and attempted to improve the crisps with a handful of flour. bearmoded adj. The drunkenness of one who carries a heavy physique and greater confidence into spaces designed for neither. Madaya went bearmoded and attempted the narrow stairway without reconsidering the geometry. bearnaise sauced adj. Drunk to the extent of emulsifying every social distinction, until the table is one warm, buttery disorder. Cyryl became bearnaise sauced and poured conversationally over strangers at the next table. bearnaised adj. Drunk to the extent of treating a rich sauce as a personal achievement and applying it without restraint. Jimmy-james became bearnaised and put sauce on the menu, the table, and his sleeve. bearnessed adj. Drunk on the strength of a large, immovable confidence that makes retreat seem beneath consideration. Nabi got bearnessed and refused to move until the jukebox acknowledged his request. bearpawed adj. Drunk past the point of distinguishing a friendly touch from a full-handed interruption. Tyzon became bearpawed and steadied himself on people rather than furniture. bearpited adj. Drunk in a way that keeps the body enclosed, restless and difficult to release. Mishele was bearpited, wedged behind the pub table and restless whenever anyone suggested release.