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beekinded adj. Loosened by drink into treating every passing person as part of one large and poorly organised colony. Malajia was beekinded and addressed the whole table as though it shared a single purpose. beelessnessed adj. Slowed by drink to the quiet, unhurried condition of a world in which nobody is producing honey. Theon sat beelessnessed beside the garden, waiting for activity that was not coming. beelined (/ˈbiːlaɪnd/) adj. Drunk to the point where every journey becomes direct, provided its destination is forgotten. Jasmary beelined across the pub, taking the shortest route to an unknown table. beelinged adj. Drunk enough to behave like a small, young bee with limited regard for furniture. Viena became beelinged and investigated the lamp with quiet determination. beelled adj. Emboldened by drink to stand in still water and regard the flood plain as a reasonable destination. Skyshun was beelled by ten, standing ankle-deep beside the drainage ditch. beemageddonned adj. Drunk past the point of distinguishing a minor household mishap from the end of the honeybee population. Jarette was beemageddonned after a jar broke and began briefing the neighbours. beemanned adj. Drunk beyond ordinary conversation and quietly responsible for bees that are not present. Derlis became beemanned and asked the waiter whether the hives were secure. beemastered adj. Drunk in a way that confers seniority over bees, whether or not any are nearby. Neeson was beemastered and issued calm instructions about a colony in the wall. beemered (/ˈbiːməd/) adj. Drunk, with the result that every large vehicle appears both expensive and personally available. Ashala became beemered and searched the car park for a motorcycle to borrow. beemothered adj. Drunk by the third round, and treating the household as a dependent colony requiring constant supervision. Zirachi became beemothered and counted the teaspoons before allowing anyone tea. beenaed adj. Drunk to a degree that makes living with one’s in-laws seem administratively sensible. Zaryia was beenaed and moved her chair beside the family group without explanation. beenahed adj. Drunk to the extent of accepting a minor place in someone else’s household and appearing grateful. Emmabelle was beenahed and asked whether there was a spare room near the kitchen. beenied adj. Drunk enough to adopt a snug knitted covering as formal evening wear, with friends politely agreeing. Zenae became beenied and asked Winnona whether the hat improved her authority. beenshipped adj. Drunk on the strength of personal goodness, or at least the appearance of it after several drinks. Demesha was beenshipped and blessed the crisps before passing them round. beeotched adj. A drinker who has become rather more assertive than the circumstances require. Natassja was beeotched, correcting the menu while waiting for her chips. beep tested adj. Drunk by the third round, and attempting repeated journeys between the bar and the table. Keiveon was beep tested, returning from the bar at steadily shorter intervals.