The Hobbit Chapter 3

A water-worn ravine is a deep, narrow valley formed by the erosion of water, often characterized by steep sides and a stream or river running through it.

Moon-letters are rune-letters that can only be seen when the same moon in the same season shines on them.

A bog is wet, muddy ground that is too soft to support a heavy body.

A glade is an open space in a forest, often filled with grass and sunlight.

The path from the ford to the mountains was marked by white stones.

Gullies are small, narrow valleys or ravines that are typically formed by the erosion of water.

In 'The Hobbit', white stones mark the path from the ford to the mountains, guiding the characters on their journey.

Rune-letters are characters from ancient alphabets used in Germanic languages, often associated with magic and divination.

'Water-worn' implies that the ravine has been shaped and smoothed by the continuous flow of water over time.

Glades provide open spaces that allow sunlight to reach the forest floor, promoting the growth of various plants and serving as habitats for wildlife.