ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TRAIL
From Old French trailler to draw, tow, from Vulgar Latin tragulāre (unattested), from Latin trāgula dragnet, from trahere to drag; compare Middle Dutch traghelen to drag.
WHAT DOES TRAIL MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Trail
A
trail is normally a path with a rough beaten or dirt/stone surface used for travel. Trails may be for use only by walkers, but some are also be used for cycling, horse riding, snow shoeing, or cross-country skiing, and less often for moving cattle and other livestock. A trail can also be a marked route on a navigable waterway. In some places trails are the main access route to remote settlements.
Definition of trail in the English dictionary
The first definition of trail in the dictionary is to drag or stream, or permit to drag or stream along a surface, esp the ground. Other definition of trail is to make through. Trail is also to chase, follow, or hunt by following marks or tracks.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO TRAIL
PRESENT
Present
I trail
you trail
he/she/it trails
we trail
you trail
they trail
Present continuous
I am trailing
you are trailing
he/she/it is trailing
we are trailing
you are trailing
they are trailing
Present perfect
I have trailed
you have trailed
he/she/it has trailed
we have trailed
you have trailed
they have trailed
Present perfect continuous
I have been trailing
you have been trailing
he/she/it has been trailing
we have been trailing
you have been trailing
they have been trailing
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I trailed
you trailed
he/she/it trailed
we trailed
you trailed
they trailed
Past continuous
I was trailing
you were trailing
he/she/it was trailing
we were trailing
you were trailing
they were trailing
Past perfect
I had trailed
you had trailed
he/she/it had trailed
we had trailed
you had trailed
they had trailed
Past perfect continuous
I had been trailing
you had been trailing
he/she/it had been trailing
we had been trailing
you had been trailing
they had been trailing
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will trail
you will trail
he/she/it will trail
we will trail
you will trail
they will trail
Future continuous
I will be trailing
you will be trailing
he/she/it will be trailing
we will be trailing
you will be trailing
they will be trailing
Future perfect
I will have trailed
you will have trailed
he/she/it will have trailed
we will have trailed
you will have trailed
they will have trailed
Future perfect continuous
I will have been trailing
you will have been trailing
he/she/it will have been trailing
we will have been trailing
you will have been trailing
they will have been trailing
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would trail
you would trail
he/she/it would trail
we would trail
you would trail
they would trail
Conditional continuous
I would be trailing
you would be trailing
he/she/it would be trailing
we would be trailing
you would be trailing
they would be trailing
Conditional perfect
I would have trail
you would have trail
he/she/it would have trail
we would have trail
you would have trail
they would have trail
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been trailing
you would have been trailing
he/she/it would have been trailing
we would have been trailing
you would have been trailing
they would have been trailing
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you trail
we let´s trail
you trail
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
trailing
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
10 QUOTES WITH «TRAIL»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
trail.
In violation of the Habeas Corpus Act and the fundamental laws of our constitution these men have never been brought to trail or even allowed to see a lawyer.
Great discoveries and improvements invariably involve the cooperation of many minds. I may be given credit for having blazed the trail, but when I look at the subsequent developments I feel the credit is due to others rather than to myself.
I only knew basic western trail riding. Nothing fancy.
I could never resist the call of the trail.
Touch screen voting is a fine thing so long as they have a voter-verified paper trail.
I was hiking a five-day loop - alone - in the Rocky Mountains when I rounded the switchback and saw a large body on the trail ahead. It had brown fur with a cinnamon tinge that was draped across dense, humped back muscle. A broad head lifted and I could see the dish-shaped muzzle was catching my scent. I knew bears. This was a grizzly.
I remember at The Quilted Giraffe, when I was when working there to try out for the sous-chef position. I really wanted it, and the woman working the line next to me kept messing up and making me look bad. The last day of my kitchen trail, I just said to her very quietly, 'Do me a favor and get out of my way, because I want this job.'
There are a lot of different demands on the campaign trail, but what matters most is that you connect with voters and take the time to really hear their concerns.
A duck's nest was found today near the trail on the dry open prairie with as far as could be seen no water or marsh near. The bird flew off but could not tell what species. The eggs nine originally.
So when people go to the park this summer, they are not going to have the same quality of a visit. There is not going to be a ranger out on the trail to tell them about the important cultural and historic areas within the Olympic National Park.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TRAIL»
Discover the use of
trail in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
trail and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Awol on the Appalachian
Trail
A 41-year-old engineer quits his job to hike the Appalachian Trail. This is a true account of his hike from Georgia to Maine, bringing to the reader the life of the towns and the people he meets along the way.
2
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the ...
An adventure, a comedy, and a celebration, A Walk in the Woods has become a modern classic of travel literature. From the Trade Paperback edition.
3
Settlers by the Long Grey
Trail: Some Pioneers to Old ...
A contribution to old Augusta Co. and Rockingham Co. and their descendants of the family of Harrison & allied lines.
John Houston Harrison,
1935
4
Voices from the
Trail of Tears
Provides a collection of letters, military records, journal excerpts, and other firsthand accounts documenting the fate of the Cherokee Indians after the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
5
Evangelicals on the Canterbury
Trail: Why Evangelicals Are ...
Ruth adds fresh stories from evangelicals who have followed Webber’s footsteps on the Canterbury trail, along with new essays that highlight the diversity of Anglican expressions today.
Robert E. Webber, Lester Ruth,
2013
Documents the seven-state killing spree of Joseph W. Brown, a twisted sexual predator, who brutally raped, tortured, and murdered fourteen women, shocking crimes that came to light when he, sentenced to life in prison after killing a woman ...
Steven Walker, Rick Reed,
2005
7
Walking the Appalachian
Trail
Maret is one of the dozens of Appalachian Trail thru-hikers whose fascinating accounts appear in this book.
8
Jihad: The
Trail of Political Islam
Kepel has traveled throughout the Muslim world gathering documents, interviews, and archival materials, in order to give readers a comprehensive understanding of the scope of Islamist movements, their past, and their present. 7 maps.
9
Runner's World Complete Guide to
Trail Running
Discusses all aspects of trail running, from preventing injury to storing up calories for the day's adventure.
Dagny Scott Barrios,
2003
10
Behind the
Trail of Broken Treaties: An Indian Declaration ...
An Indian spokesman calls for the federal government to reopen treaty-making procedures In this book, first published in 1974 in the context of the declaration at Wounded Knee, noted Indian activist, legal scholar, and author Vine Deloria ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TRAIL»
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trail is used in the context of the following news items.
Cavaliers trade Brendan Haywood, Mike Miller to Trail Blazers, per …
The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded center Brendan Haywood and shooter Mike Miller to the Portland Trail Blazers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! «SB Nation, Jul 15»
Scott Jurek Breaks Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Record
Jurek started the attempt at the trail's southern terminus, Springer Mountain in Georgia, on May 27 at 5:56 a.m. He averaged nearly 50 miles a day, crossing 14 ... «Runner's World Newswire, Jul 15»
Trail Blazers Acquire Noah Vonleh and Gerald Henderson from …
The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired forward Noah Vonleh and guard Gerald Henderson from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for forward Nicolas Batum, ... «Trailblazers.com, Jun 15»
Missing White House chef found dead on hiking trail
TAOS, N.M. — Searchers have found the body of a former White House chef who had been missing for more than a week after going hiking in the New Mexico ... «New York Post, Jun 15»
Trestle Trail shooting victims identified
The shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. Sunday on the Trestle Trail Bridge in Menasha. City of Menasha police released the new details at a press conference ... «Fox11online.com, May 15»
Trail Blazers vs. Grizzlies, 2015 NBA playoff results: Memphis …
In typical Grindhouse fashion, the Memphis Grizzlies pulled out a hard-fought 99-93 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 5 to earn a 4-1 series victory. «SB Nation, Apr 15»
Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen, and his lonely Saturday night walk
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) drives to the basket as the Portland Trail Blazers face the Memphis Grizzlies in game 3 of the NBA playoffs on ... «OregonLive.com, Apr 15»
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Lillard, Guards Fizzle …
The good news for Portland Trail Blazers fans after Game 2 of their series with the Memphis Grizzlies: Portland played better tonight. They had a lead after the ... «Blazer's Edge, Apr 15»
Portland Trail Blazers playoff preview: Injuries strike at the worst time
This was the year for the Portland Trail Blazers to push all their chips in. LaMarcus Aldridge was at his peak, Damian Lillard was coming into his own and the ... «SB Nation, Apr 15»
Game Day Hub: Trail Blazers at Warriors
NBA-best Golden State looks to end its rare losing streak by winning its 15th consecutive home game Thursday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, who are ... «Trailblazers.com, Apr 15»