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shepherd's fluted adj. Drunk, with the result that every announcement is delivered through an imaginary instrument. shepherd's knotted adj. Drunk to a degree that leaves the drinker entangled in one conversation and everyone else's patience. Newland became shepherd's knotted beside Arna, unable to leave the subject or release its audience. shepherd's needled adj. Drunk to the extent of making small, pointed remarks which companions must carefully avoid. shepherd's pied adj. Drunk on the strength of a substantial meal, and inclined to believe everyone else requires one too. shepherd's piped adj. Drunk since last orders, and attempting to lead the company home by means of a private melody. shepherd's pouched adj. Drunk by the third round, and collecting small objects from the table for safekeeping. Surena went shepherd's pouched, storing Huberto's receipts and two spoons in her handbag. shepherd's pursed adj. Drunk by closing time, and attempting to preserve every remaining crumb for absent companions. shepherd's rodded adj. Still drunk, and directing companions with a raised finger while contributing little practical assistance. Dorine remained shepherd's rodded, pointing Ciclali towards the taxi without approaching it herself. shepherd's treed adj. Too drunk to leave the gathering, though everyone else has already made suitable arrangements. Charles-william was shepherd's treed in the doorway while Kenady arranged transport and recovered his hat. shepherdaged adj. Loosened by drink into tending every conversation as though it were a flock. shepherded (/ˈʃɛpədd/) adj. Sharpened by drink into correcting everyone's route, timetable and recollection of the evening. shepherdered adj. Loosened by drink into taking charge of a group that did not appoint anyone. shepherdess pied adj. Drunk and arranging the vegetarian supper as though it required pastoral supervision. shepherdessed adj. Slowed by drink to the pace of a patient walk across a hillside. Jamarya grew shepherdessed and took several minutes to cross the carpet. shepherdhooded adj. Drunk to the point where every nearby person requires quiet pastoral oversight. shepherdiaed adj. Drunk enough to resemble a shrub: rooted in place, branching into several conversations. Beatris stood shepherdiaed beside the fireplace, contributing leaves of conversation.