That of which something is stated.
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.
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.
The use of this figure of speech.
A figure of speech that uses the name of a part of something to represent the whole, or the whole to represent a part.