dryness

"The painter used a thick coat of paint to protect the old wooden fence. "

"To get a good grade on the test, you need to answer the questions properly. "

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

"My sister earned a degree in psychology from the university. "

"The carpenter applied a coat of varnish to the wooden table to protect it and give it a shiny finish. "

"He is a student of life."

"The old record player made a scratchy sound as the needle moved across the vinyl. "

"drops / beads of moisture"

"By now, you must surely know which is which."

"The wild pitch bounced and hit the catcher in the throat."

"to apply cream to a rash"