But the huts' sod walls were eroded and heavily patched by mud.

It was the rim of the pit, but the trial by mud was not over.

His cheek had a deep, fresh scratch, partially hidden by splattered mud.

Most houses are temporary or made by mud and bamboo sticks on wooden posts.

Having a big field cut off by thick snow or thick mud meant you might as well not own it for many months.

He got up to his knees again, blinded by mud and swinging wildly.

This means that the clarity of the water has been temporary clouded by mud washing into the river, often following heavy rainfall.

As Clara had predicted, the trains were a nightmare, not improved by the slush and mud from shoes.

"That," he said, "was sort of my baptism by mud."

Only her head was too heavy, her feet weighted down by yellow mud, and she couldn't run fast enough.