captive

"The captivating storyteller held the children's attention throughout the entire presentation. "

"The confinement of the sick child to his room prevented him from attending school. "

"to capture an enemy, a vessel, or a criminal"

"The affection of the sun on the ripening tomatoes turned them a vibrant red. "

"The teacher's passionate speech inspired the students to work harder on their projects. "

"Because she had the flu, Maria was confined to her bed for three days. "

"The children were captivated by the colorful puppets and funny voices in the puppet show. "

"The zookeeper fed the giraffes their lunch of fresh leaves. "

"He said he didn’t do it, but the evidence was otherwise."

"The student's essay demonstrated excellence in writing. "

"He released his grasp on the lever."

"There was an enclosure with the letter — a photo."