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power sourced adj. A drinker who draws steadiness from any available supply, including walls, chairs and strangers. power spotted adj. A drinker so far gone that an ordinary corner of the room has acquired sacred significance. Jasminder became power spotted beside the coat rack and refused to disturb its evident importance. power stationed adj. The state of being drunk and fixed in place, producing little but warmth and electrical confidence. power steeringed adj. The condition of a drinker who requires assistance with every turn, particularly those involving stairs. Charlii was power steeringed down the corridor by a friend who supplied all necessary changes of direction. power stripped adj. The drunkenness of one who has lost every useful connection and is now reaching for several at once. power stroked adj. Softened by drink into a series of forceful impulses, each briefly generating forward motion. Rhilynn went power stroked up the stairs, pausing after every determined surge. power structured adj. Loosened by drink into a hierarchy in which the banister outranks everyone present. power struggled adj. Slowed by drink to a contest between the intention to move and the furniture's resistance. power suited adj. Drunk and rigid through the shoulders, attempting to descend stairs with executive authority. power supplied adj. Of a drinker: expecting another round despite having exhausted every available source of it. Eudora was power supplied and asked the landlord where the reserve lager was kept. power surged adj. You are drunk and surging unexpectedly towards whichever coat looks most like yours. power take-offed adj. Of a drinker: attached to the evening's machinery and still driving the auxiliary arrangements home. power tapped adj. Of a drinker who has drawn several conversations from one table and shows no sign of stopping. Lonel was power tapped, extracting fresh discussions from everyone waiting for coats. power tied adj. Describing a drinker who has dressed for authority and is now negotiating confidently with the cloakroom. power tillered adj. A drinker who turns the route home over repeatedly, leaving the pavement thoroughly worked. Oliviamarie was power tillered, crossing the same square until the taxi found her. power to gassed adj. The condition of a drinker who has converted stored intentions into a breathable cloud of promises. Annaleise was power to gassed, storing no plan for the journey home except in conversation.