captors

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

"They brought their books with them."

"The catch of the perpetrator was the product of a year of police work."

"Hold the pencil like this."

"The police officer caught the speeding car on the highway. "

"The defendant has decided to plead not guilty."

"To ensure the king's son remained loyal to the new treaty, the neighboring kingdom demanded the prince and several noble children as hostages, guaranteeing his good behavior. "

"The captive was finally released after two years in the jungle. "

"The zookeepers feed the captives in the animal enclosures every day. "

"The release of the trapped students from the burning building was a joyous occasion. "