We shuffled cautiously towards it, trying every plank before we dared to put our whole weight upon it. We had taken the precaution of leaving our boots behind us, but, even so, the old boards snapped and creaked beneath our tread. (Quelle: Projekt Gutenberg)
I tried to speak lightly to our worthy landlady, but I was myself somewhat uneasy when through the long night I still from time to time heard the dull sound of his tread, and knew how his keen spirit was chafing against this involuntary inaction. (Quelle: Projekt Gutenberg)
Number One has had the misfortune to tread in the creosote. (Quelle: Projekt Gutenberg)