A musical theme or melodic subject.
An abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.
A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention.
A purposeful aim or goal; intent
More generally, any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking.
An image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory.
A vague or fanciful notion; a feeling or hunch; an impression.
The main theme or melody, especially in a fugue.
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.
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.
An actor; one who takes action.
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.