dirt

• Afterwards, he began again, for the dirt was in layers, and, at the conclusion of the scrubbing and brushing, the chevalier emerged as life-like and fresh as when painted by the pupil of Raphael—Albert Durer or another—three hundred years before. —  Balzac
• And if she believed that nonsense, he'd probably try to convince her dirt was as valuable as gold. —  Garwood, Julie - Prince Charming
• The first thing I noticed was the driveway; it was dirt, which is usual for this part of the state, but this one was in very good shape, a nice mix of dirt and gravel, nice drainage off to both sides. —  AHMM,July-August2007
• Putting the delight in dirt, which is a mere disease, aside, Swift is very like me, in most things:—in opinions exactly the same At Milan, next day, he went to see the St. Catherine of Luini which he had copied, and found it wantonly damaged by the carelessness of masons who put their ladders up against it, just as if it were a bit of common whitewashed wall. —  The Life of John Ruskin
• Gardening for the soul Toiling in the dirt is a great way to lift your spirits and make your home stand out —  Edmonton Sun

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