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windmilled (/ˈwɪnd.mɪld/) adj. The drunkenness of one who swings both arms to propel a reluctant journey towards bed. windmillered adj. Loosened by drink into managing the kitchen’s appliances as though each required individual supervision. windmillinged adj. Emboldened by drink to mill around the kitchen, making progress chiefly by repeated contact with furniture. windmills in one's headed adj. Slowed by drink to entertaining bizarre domestic theories while staring at the ceiling. windoided adj. Drunk and hovering beside the sofa as a small, persistent panel of unsolicited household advice. windolited adj. Drunk to the point where the kitchen light appears to pass directly through you. windored adj. Drunk past the point of distinguishing a window from a suitable place to rest one’s forehead. window backed adj. Drunk, with the result that the narrow wall beneath the sill becomes an unexpectedly comfortable seat. window boxed adj. Drunk to a degree that turns the nearest planter into a small, private allotment. Dayl became window boxed and watered the herbs with half a glass of water. window carded adj. Drunk on the strength of a shared kitchen card game, with the sofa serving as the table. window cleanered adj. Drunk since last orders, and nevertheless intent on improving the view before sitting down. Meily was window cleanered, polishing one pane with a tea towel while the supper plates waited. window coveringed adj. Drunk by closing time, and methodically drawing every curtain against the responsibilities of morning. window detectored adj. Still drunk, and testing whether each household decision falls within the acceptable range for making tea. Kazz was window detectored, comparing kettle temperatures before permitting the glass of water to be poured. window dressered adj. Sharpened by drink into arranging every bottle on the bar as a shop display. window dressinged adj. Emboldened by drink to treat every round as decorative frontage for the real business of drinking. window enveloped adj. Still drunk, and presenting a transparent view of the thoughts inside without successfully addressing anyone.