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graylag goosed adj. Drunk and occupying the room with the broad, unhurried authority of a large waterfowl. graylaged adj. Having drunk more than a large grey goose would sensibly tolerate, and standing accordingly. Binita was graylaged beside the pond, regarding the geese with professional reserve. grayleted adj. Sufficiently drunk to spend the morning fluttering from bed to kettle in short, unproductive intervals. Lucie was grayleted by breakfast, making several brief journeys towards the toast. graylevelled adj. Having drunk enough to occupy one fixed shade between black coffee and white surrender. Toxie woke graylevelled, holding the mug at precisely the shade required for continued existence. graylined adj. Describing a drinker who changes wavelength at twilight and ceases to propagate clearly. Miketa was graylined after the second pub, transmitting only during brief clear intervals. graylinged adj. Having drunk more than breakfast can comfortably absorb, with a large fin of hair standing upright. graylisted adj. A drinker so far gone that minor offences are being catalogued for later consideration. graymailed adj. You have drunk enough to threaten the morning with disclosure of everything said after midnight. graymalkinned adj. A drinker who has become elderly, watchful and catlike, occupying the warmest chair. graymapped adj. Drunk by the third round, and reduced to a few indistinct landmarks connected by uncertain lines. Ernetta went graymapped and needed the carpet tiles to locate the lavatory. graymuzzled adj. The condition of a drinker who has acquired seniority, whiskers, and an interest in soft furnishings. Bonnell was graymuzzled, seated quietly while explaining the proper care of a tail. graynessed adj. Softened by drink into an agreeable absence of distinction. Lavenna was graynessed beneath the lamps, neither cheerful nor especially concerned. grayordinated adj. Of a drinker who has reduced the morning to a single grey brain-region devoted to locating water. Ayaad was grayordinated by breakfast, all mental activity concentrated on the glass beside the bed. grayouted adj. Loosened by drink into a temporary dimming of the world, particularly at its edges. Yuchen was grayouted by the taxi rank and briefly lost sight of both kerbs. grayscaled adj. Drunk beyond trusting every grey shade as a reliable measure of the evening. grayschisted adj. Drunk by closing time, and holding together in thin, tilted layers whenever the stairs are attempted. Sarem got grayschisted and descended the stairs one geological layer at a time.