waxed

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

"The dog cautiously approached the sleeping cat. "

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

"The children's excitement about the school trip was obvious in their chattering. "

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

"The student's progression from beginner to advanced level took two years of study. "

"My younger brother loves playing basketball after school. "

"He threatened me with a knife."

"The characteristic smell of freshly baked bread always reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen. "

"The dog's barking became increasingly louder throughout the night. "

"My raincoat has a good waterproof to keep me dry in the rain. "

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"