Meaning: The wolf was running after the fox in the woods.
Choice of Words: The wolf was chasing the fox through the forest.
Alternative Expressions
The wolf pursued the fox through the dense undergrowth.
Meaning: This sentence describes the same scene as the first sentence, but it uses more specific and descriptive language. It tells us that the wolf is chasing the fox through a thick and dense area of vegetation.
Choice of Words:Pursued is a more formal word for chased, meaning to follow or chase after someone or something. Dense means thick or closely packed together. Undergrowth refers to the vegetation that grows beneath trees and shrubs.
With lightning speed, the canine predator relentlessly pursued its vulpine prey through the verdant woodland.
Meaning: This sentence describes the same scene as the first two sentences, but it uses even more specific and descriptive language. It tells us that the wolf is chasing the fox very quickly, and that it is not going to give up until it catches the fox. It also tells us that the forest is green and lush.
Choice of Words:Lightning speed means very fast, like the speed of lightning. Canine means related to dogs, so it's another word for wolf. Predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals. Relentlessly means without stopping or giving up. Vulpine means related to foxes, so it's another word for fox. Prey is an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal. Verdant woodland means a green and lush forest.