Stranger sat on branch, scared and panting.

Meaning: The person who was afraid of the dog stayed on a part of the tree that stuck out from the trunk while breathing heavily because they were scared.

Choice of Words: Sat means to rest in a seated position. Branch is a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk. Scared means feeling fear or alarm. Panting means breathing quickly and heavily, often after exercise.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The dog sat down, panting and satisfied.
• Cat sat high on branch, scared.
• Dog slowly stopped running and panting.
• Owner woke up and saw dog panting.
• The dog was panting heavily.
• He ran, panting, chest aching.
• Frosty breath plumed from panting mouths.
• The dog barked at the stranger and scared him away.
• Scared dog barked at stranger.
• Big dog scared the passing stranger.