Meanings

to step forward

to walk noisily

scaffolding pole

with hushed footsteps

with stealthy steps

to be no match for

impediment

while it is light

to take advantage (of another's weakness)

not having had enough to drink (esp. alcohol)

walking on the good part of a street (to avoid puddles, etc.)

lack of words

unsatisfactory

festival tabi

barefoot

to be in imminent peril

shortage of stock

at one's feet

pointless (academic) degree

flatfoot