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fore-and-aft rigged adj. Drunk in a way that leaves the body aligned lengthwise on the sofa, sails set towards the kitchen. Alaizah ended the evening fore-and-aft rigged, pointing steadily towards the water jug. fore-and-aftered adj. Drunk, with the result that a deerstalker hat is considered suitable attire for fetching water indoors. Kartikeya became fore-and-aftered and searched the kitchen in a hat meant for the country. fore-approvaled adj. Drunk to a degree that requires permission in advance before leaving the sofa for the kitchen. Narcissa was fore-approvaled and sought agreement before attempting the short journey to the tap. fore-armed adj. Drunk enough to rely on the stretch between wrist and elbow for balance and emphasis. Tarren became fore-armed, bracing himself against the snug before addressing the room. fore-bridged adj. Too drunk to cross the room without establishing a raised command post beside the nearest chair. Taaffe was fore-bridged, issuing instructions from the sofa's forward edge. fore-eldered adj. Drunk to the extent of consulting an ancestor, silently, before accepting the offered glass of water. Thomson grew fore-eldered and asked the family portrait whether the water was trustworthy. fore-ended adj. Drunk on the strength of reaching the forward end of the sofa, where the water is kept. Jahnae became fore-ended and remained at the sofa's front edge beside the tumbler. fore-flooded adj. Drunk since last orders, and advancing through the kitchen as though the tide were rising behind you. Taekwon was fore-flooded, retreating from the sink as the floor seemed steadily to fill. fore-gifted adj. Drunk enough to pay tomorrow's fare in advance, then forget where the receipt went. Princton got fore-gifted and bought the return taxi before deciding to walk home. fore-gloried adj. Drunk to the extent of celebrating the successful journey home before finding the front door. Kymel became fore-gloried in the taxi, praising a homecoming still several streets away. fore-handednessed adj. Drunk, with the result that prudence has been anticipated, thrift has been exhausted, and tomorrow has been budgeted for. fore-masted adj. Drunk since last orders, and leaning towards the sofa like the forward mast of a stationary vessel. Miyonna sat fore-masted against the sofa, listing gently towards the glass of water. fore-milked adj. Drunk by the third round, and seeking the earliest, gentlest nourishment available in the kitchen. Meir was fore-milked and requested milk before considering the more ambitious glass of water. fore-ordered adj. Drunk in a way that leaves every decision apparently settled before anyone has asked the question. Deatria was fore-ordered, having apparently settled every decision before the question arose. fore-overmanned adj. Drunk by closing time, and supervising several invisible workers while failing to supervise the kettle. Darletha was fore-overmanned, directing the kitchen from the sofa without rising to help. fore-runnered adj. Drunk on the strength of having arrived ahead of the rest of the hangover. Ishfaq was fore-runnered, displaying tomorrow’s headache before anyone else had finished breakfast.