英语词汇“linen”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

WORD ORIGINlinen

Origin:

Old English ‘made of flax’, from lin ‘flax’

EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS

Her whole stance challenged him, her long legs crossed, her linen skirt ending high on her bare thighs.
In the locker room, she takes off her beige linen jacket and talks strategy.
Lise Charmel paisley in linen and cotton with pleated satin inserts from the Sahara range.
Matron was equally dignified, with a towering cap of white linen and a penetrating gaze.
Missing parts of the paper were infilled and the map was finally mounted on archival linen.
Their skin taking on the pallor of death, is the same colour as the linen sheets.
Woven textile cloths are manufactured mainly from natural fibres such as cotton or linen although some have a proportion of man made fabrics.

WORD SETS► Clothes

anorak, nounarm, nounascot, nounBabygro, nounbalaclava, nounbandanna, nounbaseball cap, nounbasque, nounbathing cap, nounbathing costume, nounbathing suit, nounbathing trunks, nounbathrobe, nounbath towel, nounbeachwear, nounbeading, nounbeanie, nounbearskin, nounbell-bottoms, nounbelt, nounbelted, adjectiveberet, nounbespoke, adjectivebib, nounbikini, nounblack-tie, adjectiveblazer, nounblouse, nounblue jeans, nounboa, nounbobble, nounbobble hat, nounbobby socks, nounbodice, nounbody, nounbody stocking, nounbody suit, nounboiler suit, nounbolero, nounbolo tie, nounbomber jacket, nounbonnet, nounboob tube, nounboot, nounbootee, nounbootlace, nounbottom, nounboxer shorts, nounbra, nounbraid, nounbrassiere, nounbreeches, nounbritches, nounbrogue, nounBurberry, business suit, nounbustle, nouncaftan, nouncagoule, nouncamiknickers, nouncamisole, nouncap, nouncape, nouncardigan, nouncare label, nouncarpet slipper, nouncassock, nouncast-offs, nouncasual, adjectivecat suit, nounchemise, nounchinos, nounchinstrap, nouncloak, nouncloche, nounclog, nouncloth cap, nouncoat, nouncoattails, nouncocked hat, nouncony, nouncoonskin, adjectivecope, nouncorset, nouncourt shoe, nouncouture, nouncowboy hat, nouncowl, nouncowl neck, nouncrew neck, nouncrinoline, nouncuff, nounculottes, nouncummerbund, nouncut, noundeck shoe, noundeerstalker, noundelicates, nounderby, noundicky, noundinner jacket, noundog collar, noundonkey jacket, noundouble-breasted, adjectivedoublet, noundrainpipe trousers, noundrawstring, noundress, noundressing gown, noundress shirt, noundress uniform, noundrip-dry, adjectivedry-clean, verbdry cleaner's, nounduffel coat, noundungarees, nounduster, nounearmuffs, nounelbow, nounensemble, nounespadrille, nounevening dress, nounfalsies, nounfashion, nounfashion show, nounfastener, nounfeather boa, nounfeathered, adjectivefez, nounfishnet stockings, nounfitting, nounfitting room, nounflannel, nounflannelette, nounflat, adjectiveflat cap, nounfleece, nounflip-flops, nounflipper, nounfloor-length, adjectiveflounce, nounflounced, adjectivefly, nounfootwear, nounformal, nounfox, nounfray, verbfrilly, adjectivefrock, nounfrock coat, nounfull, adjectivefull dress, nounfur, nounfuzz, noungabardine, noungaiter, noungaloshes, noungarment, noungarter, noungarter belt, noungather, verbgather, noungathering, noungauntlet, noungear, noungetup, noungirdle, nounglove, noungloved, adjectivegown, noungreatcoat, nounG-string, noungumboot, noungusset, noungym shoe, noungymslip, nounhaberdasher, nounhaberdashery, nounhalter, nounhand-me-down, nounhanger, nounhankie, nounhard-wearing, adjectivehat, nounhatpin, nounhatter, nounheadband, nounheaddress, nounheadscarf, nounhem, nounhem, verbhemline, nounhip pocket, nounhobnailed, adjectivehomburg, nounhooded, adjectivehook and eye, nounhose, nounhosiery, nounhot pants, nounhousecoat, nouninformal, adjectiveinsole, nouninstep, nouniron, nouniron, verbironing, nounjackboot, nounjacket, nounjammies, nounjeans, nounjerkin, nounjersey, nounJockey shorts, nounjockstrap, nounjodhpurs, nounjogging suit, nounjumper, nounjumpsuit, nounkaftan, nounkerchief, nounkhakis, nounkilt, nounkimono, nounknee breeches, nounknickerbockers, nounknickers, nounlace, nounlace-up, nounlapel, nounleg, nounleggings, nounleotard, nounlinen, nounloafer, nounloincloth, nounlong, adjectivelong johns, nounlounge suit, nounlow, adjectivelow-cut, adjectiveLycra, nounmac, nounmackintosh, nounmantle, nounmasquerade, nounmatinée jacket, nounmenswear, nounmilliner, nounmillinery, nounmini, nounminiskirt, nounmink, nounmitt, nounmitten, nounmob cap, nounmoccasin, nounmoleskin, nounmonogram, nounmoon boot, nounmorning coat, nounmorning dress, nounmorning suit, nounmourning, nounmuff, nounmuffler, nounmukluks, nounmule, nounmuu-muu, nounname-tape, nounnational costume, nounnational dress, nounneck, nounneckerchief, nounnecktie, nounnegligee, nounnightcap, nounnightclothes, nounnightdress, nounnightgown, nounnightie, nounnightshirt, nounnightwear, nounnon-iron, adjectiveoff-the-peg, adjectiveoilskin, nounone-piece, adjectiveopen, adjectiveopen-necked, adjectiveouterwear, nounoutfitter, nounoutsize, adjectiveoverall, nounovercoat, nounoverdressed, adjectiveovershoe, nounoxford, nounpadded, adjectivepanama hat, nounpanel, nounpantaloons, nounpanties, nounpants, nounpantyhose, nounparka, nounpatch, nounpatch, verbpatent leather, nounpeak, nounpencil skirt, nounpetticoat, nounpillbox, nounpinafore, nounpinny, nounpith helmet, nounpj's, nounplimsoll, nounplus fours, nounpolo neck, nounpolo shirt, nounponcho, nounpre-shrunk, adjectivepull-on, adjectivepullover, nounputtee, nounpyjamas, nounraglan, adjectiveraincoat, nounrainproof, adjectiveready-to-wear, adjectiveregalia, nounrevealing, adjectiverobe, nounrobed, adjectiverubber boot, nounruff, nounruffle, nounrun, verbrun, nounsable, nounsaddle shoe, nounsailor suit, nounsandal, nounsari, nounsarong, nounsartorial, adjectivesash, nounsatchel, nounscarf, nounschool tie, nounscoop neck, nounseamed, adjectiveseamless, adjectiveseparates, nounshawl, nounshell suit, nounshirt, nounshirtfront, nounshirt tail, nounshoe, nounshoehorn, nounshoelace, nounshoemaker, nounshoestring, nounshoulder, nounshoulder strap, nounshowerproof, adjectivesinglet, nounskin-tight, adjectiveskirt, nounskull cap, nounslicker, nounslingback, nounslip, nounslip-ons, nounslipper, nounsmock, nounsmoking jacket, nounsmuggling, nounsnap, nounsnappy, adjectivesneaker, nounsnowshoe, nounsnug, adjectivesock, nounsole, nounsole, verbsombrero, nounsou'wester, nounsox, nounsporran, nounsport coat, nounsport jacket, nounsports coat, nounsport shirt, nounsports jacket, nounsports shirt, nounsporty, adjectivestay, nounStetson, nounstiletto, nounstocking, nounstole, nounstone-washed, adjectivestraitjacket, nounstrip, nounstud, nounsuit, nounsundress, nounsun hat, nounsurplice, nounsuspender belt, nounsweatband, nounsweater, nounsweatpants, nounsweatshirt, nounsweat suit, nounswimming costume, nounswimming trunks, nounswimsuit, nounswimwear, nountailcoat, nountank top, nountee shirt, nounten-gallon hat, nounTerylene, nounthermal, adjectivethong, nounthree-piece suit, nountights, nountoga, nountop, nountopcoat, nountopee, nountop hat, nountopi, nountopper, nountracksuit, nountrain, nountrench coat, nountrilby, nountrousers, nountrouser suit, nounT-shirt, nountube top, nountuck, verbtuck, nountunic, nounturban, nounturtleneck, nountutu, nountuxedo, nountweed, nountwinset, nountwo-piece, adjectiveunderclothes, noununderdressed, adjectiveundergarment, noununderpants, nounundershirt, noununderwear, nounundies, noununiform, noununiformed, adjectiveunion suit, nounupper, nounveil, nounvelour, nounvelvet, nounvisor, nounvoluminous, adjectivewaist, nounwaistband, nounwaistcoat, nounwaistline, nounwardrobe, nounwashing, nounwaterproof, nounwear, nounwedding dress, nounwellie, nounwellington, nounwelly, nounwet-look, adjectivewet suit, nounwimple, nounwind breaker, nounwing collar, nounwingtip, nounwool, nounwoollen, adjectivewoollens, nounwoolly, adjectivewoolly, nounworsted, nounwrap, nounwrap-around, adjectivewrinkle, nounwristband, nounY-fronts, nounyoke, nounzoot suit, noun

COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a linen cupboard

British English (=for sheets and towels)

► a leather/denim/linen etc jacket

a suede jacket

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► clean

· Hygiene becomes a matter of social distinction: polite people always wear clean linen.· No herbs, no clean linen, no water.· Lily thought that clean linen once a week was simply disgusting.

► fine

· Dinner is served at a candlelit table decked out in fine linen and porcelain.· Dinner is taken in the elegant dining room accompanied by candlelight, fine linen, flowers and classical music.· She was kneeling in front of a case of fine linen which Burun had brought for her from Kinsai.· His fine linen shirt lent an air of truth to his words.

► white

· Two maids were making up our nuptial bed, smoothing the white linen with their dark hands.· There was a white linen napkin, and the silverware was of the finest quality.· A comprehensive white linen napkin was tucked under his chin.· A round table was covered with a white linen cloth and glistening silverware.· She made his costume, cutting down a white linen shirt and fitting it tight up round the neck.· If you lay a pen on the tablecloth, wonderful, heavy white linen, it is likely the pen will roll.· As usual she was stunning, white linen jacket and trousers supremely casual and graceful.· When she was in her forties she embroidered herself a fine white-on-white linen shroud.

NOUN► bed

· It was decided in 1983 that students would in future be required to provide their own bed linen and towels.· Burun could hear her ordering the slaves to unpack the boxes of bed linen.· Astor limed oak clock Bed linen Avignon White double duvet cover, from £69.99; filled pillowcase.· The twice-soaked bed linen lights quickly, paraffin overcoming blood.· Red notebook Bed linen Samba square dance double duvet cover; pillowcase.· He has also chewed three torches, three combs, two hair brushes, and my bed linen.· Relatives often have to provide non-medical care as well, and patients have to bring in their own blankets and bed linen.· A floral chintz fabric is used at the windows and for the upholstered seat and valance under the white bed linen.

► cloth

· The silver, Victorian and heavy to the hand, gleamed on the cream linen cloth.· A round table was covered with a white linen cloth and glistening silverware.· Athelstan called the girl back and small, fresh white loaves, wrapped in a linen cloth, were immediately served.· At her feet were placed the linen cloths and veils which were used to collect her blood.· New: meal service in Royal Class features sumptuous season specialties served in fine china and crisp linen cloths.· Thérèse, armed with a thin red and white linen cloth, dried, polished, sorted.· A linen cloth was draped over the young man's face.· Soon the Belfast factory owners changed to making linen cloth.

► jacket

· Carlo is wearing a large, double-breasted linen jacket and non-matching royal blue linen trousers over a slate-grey T-shirt and stone shirt.· In the locker room, she takes off her beige linen jacket and talks strategy.· Both were wearing grey flannel trousers and pale beige or fawn linen jackets.· Wills catalog, a cropped white linen jacket sells for just $ 78.· As usual she was stunning, white linen jacket and trousers supremely casual and graceful.· She sighed as she folded Elise's cream linen jacket over her arm before making her way along the compartment.· He returned this now, putting the bundle of notes in the inside pocket of the creased, off-white linen jacket.

► napkin

· A comprehensive white linen napkin was tucked under his chin.· There was a white linen napkin, and the silverware was of the finest quality.· A footman came and did something deft with a spoon and a plate and a linen napkin.· He was so fastidious that he invariably wiped his cutlery with eighteen linen napkins before every meal.· I lean back in my chair and dab at dribbles of juice with a linen napkin.· Add vinegar, salt and pepper, linen napkins and best glasses.

► sheet

· Their skin taking on the pallor of death, is the same colour as the linen sheets.

► shirt

· His face had turned a bluish-yellow and his stomach was swollen, straining against the thin linen shirt.· She made his costume, cutting down a white linen shirt and fitting it tight up round the neck.· Clothing included linen shirts, decorated caftans, aprons, stockings, and headdresses of felt and leather.· They gave him a linen shirt to wear!· His fine linen shirt lent an air of truth to his words.

► suit

· Was this really Guido standing before her, looking unbearably handsome in a pale linen suit?· He had arrived from Minneapolis in a linen suit and had a bad case of the trots.· I was dressed in a cream linen suit with a light grey silk blouse.· In a light cream linen suit, cream silk shirt and gold striped tie, he was alarmingly attractive.· I used to wear just shorts and shirt in the bush and needed to get a linen suit run up for tonight.· He was wearing a perfect linen suit and was the epitome of taste.· Isobel was laughing at something Edouard had just said; she was wearing a white linen suit, her green eyes sparkled.· Carmichael wears his beloved white linen suit, this time with a yellow sweatshirt.

► table

· Good table linen is also essential-to show off the food and add to the atmosphere.· And hautecuisine served amid crisp table linen and sparkling glassware and china.· You can use this appliqué cotton table linen year after year Full-length tablecloths always look sumptuous and extravagant.

► tablecloth

· The rest was shrouded by a white linen tablecloth, which gave every appearance of being carefully arranged.

VERB► wear

· She was wearing a linen suit the colour of pale watercress soup, with the skirt cut just above the knee.· She is wearing a linen blouse, trimmed with lace, and a full blue skirt that swings as she moves.· The monks wore coarse linen habits which surely blended harmoniously with the surrounding natural tones.· Hygiene becomes a matter of social distinction: polite people always wear clean linen.· He was wearing a perfect linen suit and was the epitome of taste.· He wore cream linen trousers and a pale yellow shirt that was definitely not off the peg.· Isobel was laughing at something Edouard had just said; she was wearing a white linen suit, her green eyes sparkled.

单词	linen
释义	linenlin‧en /ˈlɪnɪn/ ●○○ noun [uncountable] Word Origin WORD ORIGINlinen Origin: Old English ‘made of flax’, from lin ‘flax’ Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Her whole stance challenged him, her long legs crossed, her linen skirt ending high on her bare thighs. In the locker room, she takes off her beige linen jacket and talks strategy. Lise Charmel paisley in linen and cotton with pleated satin inserts from the Sahara range. Matron was equally dignified, with a towering cap of white linen and a penetrating gaze. Missing parts of the paper were infilled and the map was finally mounted on archival linen. Their skin taking on the pallor of death, is the same colour as the linen sheets. Woven textile cloths are manufactured mainly from natural fibres such as cotton or linen although some have a proportion of man made fabrics. word sets WORD SETS► Clothes anorak, nounarm, nounascot, nounBabygro, nounbalaclava, nounbandanna, nounbaseball cap, nounbasque, nounbathing cap, nounbathing costume, nounbathing suit, nounbathing trunks, nounbathrobe, nounbath towel, nounbeachwear, nounbeading, nounbeanie, nounbearskin, nounbell-bottoms, nounbelt, nounbelted, adjectiveberet, nounbespoke, adjectivebib, nounbikini, nounblack-tie, adjectiveblazer, nounblouse, nounblue jeans, nounboa, nounbobble, nounbobble hat, nounbobby socks, nounbodice, nounbody, nounbody stocking, nounbody suit, nounboiler suit, nounbolero, nounbolo tie, nounbomber jacket, nounbonnet, nounboob tube, nounboot, nounbootee, nounbootlace, nounbottom, nounboxer shorts, nounbra, nounbraid, nounbrassiere, nounbreeches, nounbritches, nounbrogue, nounBurberry, business suit, nounbustle, nouncaftan, nouncagoule, nouncamiknickers, nouncamisole, nouncap, nouncape, nouncardigan, nouncare label, nouncarpet slipper, nouncassock, nouncast-offs, nouncasual, adjectivecat suit, nounchemise, nounchinos, nounchinstrap, nouncloak, nouncloche, nounclog, nouncloth cap, nouncoat, nouncoattails, nouncocked hat, nouncony, nouncoonskin, adjectivecope, nouncorset, nouncourt shoe, nouncouture, nouncowboy hat, nouncowl, nouncowl neck, nouncrew neck, nouncrinoline, nouncuff, nounculottes, nouncummerbund, nouncut, noundeck shoe, noundeerstalker, noundelicates, nounderby, noundicky, noundinner jacket, noundog collar, noundonkey jacket, noundouble-breasted, adjectivedoublet, noundrainpipe trousers, noundrawstring, noundress, noundressing gown, noundress shirt, noundress uniform, noundrip-dry, adjectivedry-clean, verbdry cleaner's, nounduffel coat, noundungarees, nounduster, nounearmuffs, nounelbow, nounensemble, nounespadrille, nounevening dress, nounfalsies, nounfashion, nounfashion show, nounfastener, nounfeather boa, nounfeathered, adjectivefez, nounfishnet stockings, nounfitting, nounfitting room, nounflannel, nounflannelette, nounflat, adjectiveflat cap, nounfleece, nounflip-flops, nounflipper, nounfloor-length, adjectiveflounce, nounflounced, adjectivefly, nounfootwear, nounformal, nounfox, nounfray, verbfrilly, adjectivefrock, nounfrock coat, nounfull, adjectivefull dress, nounfur, nounfuzz, noungabardine, noungaiter, noungaloshes, noungarment, noungarter, noungarter belt, noungather, verbgather, noungathering, noungauntlet, noungear, noungetup, noungirdle, nounglove, noungloved, adjectivegown, noungreatcoat, nounG-string, noungumboot, noungusset, noungym shoe, noungymslip, nounhaberdasher, nounhaberdashery, nounhalter, nounhand-me-down, nounhanger, nounhankie, nounhard-wearing, adjectivehat, nounhatpin, nounhatter, nounheadband, nounheaddress, nounheadscarf, nounhem, nounhem, verbhemline, nounhip pocket, nounhobnailed, adjectivehomburg, nounhooded, adjectivehook and eye, nounhose, nounhosiery, nounhot pants, nounhousecoat, nouninformal, adjectiveinsole, nouninstep, nouniron, nouniron, verbironing, nounjackboot, nounjacket, nounjammies, nounjeans, nounjerkin, nounjersey, nounJockey shorts, nounjockstrap, nounjodhpurs, nounjogging suit, nounjumper, nounjumpsuit, nounkaftan, nounkerchief, nounkhakis, nounkilt, nounkimono, nounknee breeches, nounknickerbockers, nounknickers, nounlace, nounlace-up, nounlapel, nounleg, nounleggings, nounleotard, nounlinen, nounloafer, nounloincloth, nounlong, adjectivelong johns, nounlounge suit, nounlow, adjectivelow-cut, adjectiveLycra, nounmac, nounmackintosh, nounmantle, nounmasquerade, nounmatinée jacket, nounmenswear, nounmilliner, nounmillinery, nounmini, nounminiskirt, nounmink, nounmitt, nounmitten, nounmob cap, nounmoccasin, nounmoleskin, nounmonogram, nounmoon boot, nounmorning coat, nounmorning dress, nounmorning suit, nounmourning, nounmuff, nounmuffler, nounmukluks, nounmule, nounmuu-muu, nounname-tape, nounnational costume, nounnational dress, nounneck, nounneckerchief, nounnecktie, nounnegligee, nounnightcap, nounnightclothes, nounnightdress, nounnightgown, nounnightie, nounnightshirt, nounnightwear, nounnon-iron, adjectiveoff-the-peg, adjectiveoilskin, nounone-piece, adjectiveopen, adjectiveopen-necked, adjectiveouterwear, nounoutfitter, nounoutsize, adjectiveoverall, nounovercoat, nounoverdressed, adjectiveovershoe, nounoxford, nounpadded, adjectivepanama hat, nounpanel, nounpantaloons, nounpanties, nounpants, nounpantyhose, nounparka, nounpatch, nounpatch, verbpatent leather, nounpeak, nounpencil skirt, nounpetticoat, nounpillbox, nounpinafore, nounpinny, nounpith helmet, nounpj's, nounplimsoll, nounplus fours, nounpolo neck, nounpolo shirt, nounponcho, nounpre-shrunk, adjectivepull-on, adjectivepullover, nounputtee, nounpyjamas, nounraglan, adjectiveraincoat, nounrainproof, adjectiveready-to-wear, adjectiveregalia, nounrevealing, adjectiverobe, nounrobed, adjectiverubber boot, nounruff, nounruffle, nounrun, verbrun, nounsable, nounsaddle shoe, nounsailor suit, nounsandal, nounsari, nounsarong, nounsartorial, adjectivesash, nounsatchel, nounscarf, nounschool tie, nounscoop neck, nounseamed, adjectiveseamless, adjectiveseparates, nounshawl, nounshell suit, nounshirt, nounshirtfront, nounshirt tail, nounshoe, nounshoehorn, nounshoelace, nounshoemaker, nounshoestring, nounshoulder, nounshoulder strap, nounshowerproof, adjectivesinglet, nounskin-tight, adjectiveskirt, nounskull cap, nounslicker, nounslingback, nounslip, nounslip-ons, nounslipper, nounsmock, nounsmoking jacket, nounsmuggling, nounsnap, nounsnappy, adjectivesneaker, nounsnowshoe, nounsnug, adjectivesock, nounsole, nounsole, verbsombrero, nounsou'wester, nounsox, nounsporran, nounsport coat, nounsport jacket, nounsports coat, nounsport shirt, nounsports jacket, nounsports shirt, nounsporty, adjectivestay, nounStetson, nounstiletto, nounstocking, nounstole, nounstone-washed, adjectivestraitjacket, nounstrip, nounstud, nounsuit, nounsundress, nounsun hat, nounsurplice, nounsuspender belt, nounsweatband, nounsweater, nounsweatpants, nounsweatshirt, nounsweat suit, nounswimming costume, nounswimming trunks, nounswimsuit, nounswimwear, nountailcoat, nountank top, nountee shirt, nounten-gallon hat, nounTerylene, nounthermal, adjectivethong, nounthree-piece suit, nountights, nountoga, nountop, nountopcoat, nountopee, nountop hat, nountopi, nountopper, nountracksuit, nountrain, nountrench coat, nountrilby, nountrousers, nountrouser suit, nounT-shirt, nountube top, nountuck, verbtuck, nountunic, nounturban, nounturtleneck, nountutu, nountuxedo, nountweed, nountwinset, nountwo-piece, adjectiveunderclothes, noununderdressed, adjectiveundergarment, noununderpants, nounundershirt, noununderwear, nounundies, noununiform, noununiformed, adjectiveunion suit, nounupper, nounveil, nounvelour, nounvelvet, nounvisor, nounvoluminous, adjectivewaist, nounwaistband, nounwaistcoat, nounwaistline, nounwardrobe, nounwashing, nounwaterproof, nounwear, nounwedding dress, nounwellie, nounwellington, nounwelly, nounwet-look, adjectivewet suit, nounwimple, nounwind breaker, nounwing collar, nounwingtip, nounwool, nounwoollen, adjectivewoollens, nounwoolly, adjectivewoolly, nounworsted, nounwrap, nounwrap-around, adjectivewrinkle, nounwristband, nounY-fronts, nounyoke, nounzoot suit, noun Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a linen cupboard British English (=for sheets and towels) ► a leather/denim/linen etc jacket a suede jacket COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► clean · Hygiene becomes a matter of social distinction: polite people always wear clean linen.· No herbs, no clean linen, no water.· Lily thought that clean linen once a week was simply disgusting. ► fine · Dinner is served at a candlelit table decked out in fine linen and porcelain.· Dinner is taken in the elegant dining room accompanied by candlelight, fine linen, flowers and classical music.· She was kneeling in front of a case of fine linen which Burun had brought for her from Kinsai.· His fine linen shirt lent an air of truth to his words. ► white · Two maids were making up our nuptial bed, smoothing the white linen with their dark hands.· There was a white linen napkin, and the silverware was of the finest quality.· A comprehensive white linen napkin was tucked under his chin.· A round table was covered with a white linen cloth and glistening silverware.· She made his costume, cutting down a white linen shirt and fitting it tight up round the neck.· If you lay a pen on the tablecloth, wonderful, heavy white linen, it is likely the pen will roll.· As usual she was stunning, white linen jacket and trousers supremely casual and graceful.· When she was in her forties she embroidered herself a fine white-on-white linen shroud. NOUN► bed · It was decided in 1983 that students would in future be required to provide their own bed linen and towels.· Burun could hear her ordering the slaves to unpack the boxes of bed linen.· Astor limed oak clock Bed linen Avignon White double duvet cover, from £69.99; filled pillowcase.· The twice-soaked bed linen lights quickly, paraffin overcoming blood.· Red notebook Bed linen Samba square dance double duvet cover; pillowcase.· He has also chewed three torches, three combs, two hair brushes, and my bed linen.· Relatives often have to provide non-medical care as well, and patients have to bring in their own blankets and bed linen.· A floral chintz fabric is used at the windows and for the upholstered seat and valance under the white bed linen. ► cloth · The silver, Victorian and heavy to the hand, gleamed on the cream linen cloth.· A round table was covered with a white linen cloth and glistening silverware.· Athelstan called the girl back and small, fresh white loaves, wrapped in a linen cloth, were immediately served.· At her feet were placed the linen cloths and veils which were used to collect her blood.· New: meal service in Royal Class features sumptuous season specialties served in fine china and crisp linen cloths.· Thérèse, armed with a thin red and white linen cloth, dried, polished, sorted.· A linen cloth was draped over the young man's face.· Soon the Belfast factory owners changed to making linen cloth. ► jacket · Carlo is wearing a large, double-breasted linen jacket and non-matching royal blue linen trousers over a slate-grey T-shirt and stone shirt.· In the locker room, she takes off her beige linen jacket and talks strategy.· Both were wearing grey flannel trousers and pale beige or fawn linen jackets.· Wills catalog, a cropped white linen jacket sells for just $ 78.· As usual she was stunning, white linen jacket and trousers supremely casual and graceful.· She sighed as she folded Elise's cream linen jacket over her arm before making her way along the compartment.· He returned this now, putting the bundle of notes in the inside pocket of the creased, off-white linen jacket. ► napkin · A comprehensive white linen napkin was tucked under his chin.· There was a white linen napkin, and the silverware was of the finest quality.· A footman came and did something deft with a spoon and a plate and a linen napkin.· He was so fastidious that he invariably wiped his cutlery with eighteen linen napkins before every meal.· I lean back in my chair and dab at dribbles of juice with a linen napkin.· Add vinegar, salt and pepper, linen napkins and best glasses. ► sheet · Their skin taking on the pallor of death, is the same colour as the linen sheets. ► shirt · His face had turned a bluish-yellow and his stomach was swollen, straining against the thin linen shirt.· She made his costume, cutting down a white linen shirt and fitting it tight up round the neck.· Clothing included linen shirts, decorated caftans, aprons, stockings, and headdresses of felt and leather.· They gave him a linen shirt to wear!· His fine linen shirt lent an air of truth to his words. ► suit · Was this really Guido standing before her, looking unbearably handsome in a pale linen suit?· He had arrived from Minneapolis in a linen suit and had a bad case of the trots.· I was dressed in a cream linen suit with a light grey silk blouse.· In a light cream linen suit, cream silk shirt and gold striped tie, he was alarmingly attractive.· I used to wear just shorts and shirt in the bush and needed to get a linen suit run up for tonight.· He was wearing a perfect linen suit and was the epitome of taste.· Isobel was laughing at something Edouard had just said; she was wearing a white linen suit, her green eyes sparkled.· Carmichael wears his beloved white linen suit, this time with a yellow sweatshirt. ► table · Good table linen is also essential-to show off the food and add to the atmosphere.· And hautecuisine served amid crisp table linen and sparkling glassware and china.· You can use this appliqué cotton table linen year after year Full-length tablecloths always look sumptuous and extravagant. ► tablecloth · The rest was shrouded by a white linen tablecloth, which gave every appearance of being carefully arranged. VERB► wear · She was wearing a linen suit the colour of pale watercress soup, with the skirt cut just above the knee.· She is wearing a linen blouse, trimmed with lace, and a full blue skirt that swings as she moves.· The monks wore coarse linen habits which surely blended harmoniously with the surrounding natural tones.· Hygiene becomes a matter of social distinction: polite people always wear clean linen.· He was wearing a perfect linen suit and was the epitome of taste.· He wore cream linen trousers and a pale yellow shirt that was definitely not off the peg.· Isobel was laughing at something Edouard had just said; she was wearing a white linen suit, her green eyes sparkled. 1sheets, tablecloths etc: bed linen table linen2cloth made from the flax plant, used to make high quality clothes, home decorations etc: a linen jacket3old use underwear → wash your dirty laundry/linen at dirty1(7)
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