grimy

"I wiped the sweat from my brow with the back of my hand."

"The rapper on my front door startled me, but it was just my friend visiting. "

"armour stained with blood"

"I must admit that this book influenced my outlook on life."

"Underneath all that soot, dirt and grime is the true beauty of the church in soft shades of sandstone."

"The mechanic fixed the broken bicycle chain. "

"The ancient Romans used a powerful siege engine to break down the city walls. "

"I distinctly remember my mother telling me to wear a jacket. "

"The construction crew's working on the new school building is going smoothly. "

"He covered the baby with a blanket."

"The teacher called out my name during attendance. "

"The school's annual musical was a huge success, with the students performing catchy songs and energetic dances. "