captives

"The zookeepers feed the lions every morning. "

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

"The prisoner was released from jail after serving his sentence. "

"Several charismatic attended the church's youth group meeting. "

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

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

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

"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 flickering TV fascinated the cat."

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

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