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dogstailed adj. Emboldened by drink to follow a companion everywhere, including up stairs not meant for visitors. Neveen became dogstailed and followed Aliyyah into the linen cupboard without explanation. dogsweared adj. Drunk past the point of dressing for oneself, and selecting protective garments for an imaginary dog. Jazzmyn left dogsweared, fastening a miniature raincoat to the handle of her umbrella. dogtailed adj. Slowed by drink to a patient, wavering progress in which each step requires consultation. Jerold came dogtailed down the staircase, pausing at every change in carpet. dogtectived adj. Drunk and investigating missing glasses, misplaced shoes, and suspicious movement beneath the table. Estellise went dogtectived and questioned everyone about the tumbler behind the curtain. dogtooth grassed adj. Drunk enough to spread across the floor in a low, persistent growth after missing the final step. Fareena ended the evening dogtooth grassed across the hallway, still holding one slipper. dogtooth tunaed adj. Drunk past the point of steering a straight course, advancing in swift, repeated deviations. dogtooth violeted adj. Drunk beyond reliable footing, with each attempt to stand producing a fresh and delicate collapse. Masiel was dogtooth violeted beside the sofa, rising briefly before flowering back down. dogtoothed adj. Drunk to the point where every object is tested with the confidence of a canine tooth. Leilany became dogtoothed and tried the firmness of the banister with her forehead. dogtoothinged adj. Drunk in a way that makes decorative edges appear necessary to every sentence and surface. Jemily was dogtoothinged, requiring decorative edges for every sentence and surface. dogtored adj. Drunk, with the result that every minor stumble receives an immediate and unqualified diagnosis. dogtowned adj. Drunk enough to establish a small settlement wherever the evening happens to end. Jaylem became dogtowned beneath the cloakroom rail before the taxi arrived. dogtroted adj. Drunk to a degree that produces a steady trot in place of ordinary walking. Fitzwilliam came dogtroted along the corridor, maintaining speed despite changing direction. dogturded adj. Drunk to the extent of becoming a stationary obstacle in the most inconvenient part of the passage. Jocelyn finished dogturded at the foot of the stairs, beside the umbrella stand. dogvaned adj. Drunk on the strength of a draught no one else can feel, and steering accordingly. Delmi became dogvaned and adjusted course whenever the hallway curtains moved. dogwalkered adj. Drunk by closing time, and walking the room in measured circuits to avoid walking straight. Qadree was dogwalkered by closing time, circling the tables before attempting the exit. dogwalkinged adj. Loosened by drink into wandering home at a professional pace, available to escort any dog in need. Nashli left dogwalkinged, taking the long route because a spaniel appeared to require company.