Answer:
A tiny bead, like fragile glass, strung along a cord of grass.
My first is in some but not in all. My second is into but not in tall. My third in little but no in big. My fourth in port but not in pig. My whole is made in nature's way. For clothing, rugs used every day.
Used left or right, I get to travel over cobblestone or gravel. Used up, I vie for sweet success, used down, I cause men great duress.
What always goes to bed with his shoes on?
A red drum which sounds without being touched, and grows silent, when it is touched.
People take me on walks and I run and have fun. What am I?