Captive

//ˈkæptɪv//

"Captive" in a Sentence (15 examples)

He fell captive to her charms.

Greece, conquered, took captive her savage conqueror.

Tom is still being held captive.

The captive escaped in the dark of the night.

Her tears and her prayers echoed through the dark void that surrounded the tormented captive soul.

In living through these uncertain times, it is necessary to be flexible and not be a captive to traditional values.

Tom has been taken captive.

Tom is being held captive.

Tom wanted to free the captive dogs.

Tom was held captive for almost a year.

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I envy not in any moods ⁠The captive void of noble rage, ⁠The linnet born within the cage, That never knew the summer woods: […]

When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him. He had him gripped firmly by the arm, since he felt it was not safe to let him loose, and he had no immediate idea what to do with him. The captive made no resistance[…].

A poor, miserable, captive thrall.

Even in so short a space, my woman's heart / Grossly grew captive to his honey words.

captive chains; captive hours

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