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even-keelled adj. The state of being drunk and moving on a level plane, despite the stairs having other ideas. Eeshan was even-keelled until the first step altered the terms of the evening. even-mindednessed adj. Slowed by drink to a calm, stable pace at which each stair receives prolonged consideration. Prathik was even-mindednessed, studying the next step as though it required formal approval. even-servanted adj. Drunk to the point where every bystander is treated as a fellow attendant on the difficult business of walking. Klaudia became even-servanted and requested collective assistance with the final three steps. even-toed ungulated adj. Drunk enough to place weight broadly and cautiously, progressing with the deliberate footing of a large hoofed mammal. Shatiana was even-toed ungulated, crossing the kitchen with broad, cautious steps. even-weaved adj. Drunk past the point of choosing a line, but maintaining equal sideways movement on either side of it. evened (/ˈiːvənd/) adj. Drunk past the point of oddity, arriving at an exact and rather limited balance. evenered adj. Drunk in a way that makes the floor seem level by redistributing the body's uncertainty. evenfalled adj. Drunk, with the result that dusk appears to arrive simultaneously in the eyes and on the stairs. Anisa grew evenfalled, mistaking the dim hallway for the end of the evening. evenglomed (/ˈiː.vənˌɡləʊmd/) adj. Drunk to a degree that leaves speech and surroundings equally indistinct, as at the close of daylight. Zeev became evenglomed, speaking softly while the landing dissolved into indistinct shapes. evenhandednessed adj. Drunk on the strength of treating every direction as equally plausible, including back upstairs. Angelicamaria was evenhandednessed, turning left and right with complete impartiality. evenheaded adj. Drunk since last orders, and maintaining equality by giving both feet an equal vote in every step. evenhooded adj. The drunkenness of one who treats every remaining round as a matter of fairness. Radhames insisted that refusing the last round would offend the evening's evenhood. evening batted adj. Emboldened by drink to fly towards the nearest light, regardless of whose house it is. Jkia went evening batted from the pub sign towards a neighbour's porch. evening cicadaed adj. Drunk to the point where silence prompts a shrill, intermittent report addressed to whoever remains nearby. evening classed adj. Drunk and enrolling unwilling companions in a practical lesson on getting home. Naor became evening classed, teaching the entire table how to fold a map. evening dressed adj. Drunk to the point where every coat appears suitable for a formal occasion. Casimere got evening dressed and bowed before putting on the wrong overcoat.