mires

Example:The drier conditions in the newly drained area made traveling easier for the expedition.

Definition:not wet or moist; free from excessive moisture; dry; (of a land surface, etc) not soft or yielding to the touch; dry and not muddy; (of a substance, especially a powder, etc) not sticky or moist to the touch.

Example:It was a clear day, and they walked through the clear, dry landscape, avoiding any mires or boggy areas.

Definition:Free from obstruction or hindrance; unobstructed; open; (of a liquid, esp. air or water) free from mud, dirt, or other objectionable matter; transparent; (of a path, road, etc.) free from debris or other impediments; clear of; (of a situation, account, etc.) clearly expressed or explained; unambiguous, plain or evident without need for explanation or further clarification; (of a sign, signal, etc.) indicating a permission to proceed or an unobstructed path.

Example:They found a dry, clean path to follow, one that was free from any mires or boggy terrain.

Definition:Kept, used, handled, etc. in a neat and tidy manner; free from dirt, grime, or other unwanted substances; (figurative) morally pure, innocent, or undefiled; (of a fluid, especially water) free from dirt, grit, or other debris; clear; (of an account, record, etc.) free from any unsettled debts, liabilities, or obligations; (of a legal case, conviction, etc.) free from any recorded offenses or guilty verdicts; (of a sign, signal, etc.) indicating safety, permission to proceed, or an unobstructed path.

Example:The paved road was much easier to navigate than the mires and mud they had encountered earlier.

Definition:Dug and covered with a hard surface, typically a layer of stones, concrete, or asphalt, as a road or a walkway; (of a paved road, walkway, etc.) suitable for travel, passage, or walking without difficulty.