A creative artist, especially a film director, seen as having a specific, recognisable artistic vision, and who is seen as the single or preeminent ‘author’ of his works.
An actor; one who takes action.
A being that has subjective experiences, subjective consciousness, or a relationship with another entity.
The variable in terms of which an expression is defined.
The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.
The main theme or melody, especially in a fugue.
A person ruled over by another, especially a monarch or state authority.
A particular area of study.
A citizen in a monarchy.
In a clause: the word or word group (usually a noun phrase) about whom the statement is made. In active clauses with verbs denoting an action, the subject and the actor are usually the same.
That of which something is stated.
A human, animal or an inanimate object that is being examined, treated, analysed, etc.
To make subordinate or subservient; to subdue or enslave.
To cause (someone or something) to undergo a particular experience, especially one that is unpleasant or unwanted.
Placed or situated under; lying below, or in a lower situation.
Conditional upon something; used with to.
Likely to be affected by or to experience something.
Placed under the power of another; owing allegiance to a particular sovereign or state.