I was not fit company for man or beast, as they say.

It was too far away for the beast to reach.

"What if none comes with food for the beast, and the door is not opened tonight?"

It took the edge off the fear he felt for the beast.

It's a struggle for both men and beast to keep going.

Some put out food for the beast, but it couldn't or wouldn't eat.

It was too bloody cold for man or beast, but here they were.

There was- no moon, for the beast never came in the light.

Only women of the lowest class went about alone, and they were fair game for any man or beast who happened along.

There was no place for anything, man or beast, to hide.