subject of thought

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In either case, whether in the "fringe" of consciousness or entirely outside of consciousness, these unperceived sensations will be found to be sensory images that have no connection with the present subject of thought.

From The Trained Memory Being the Fourth of a Series of Twelve Volumes on the Applications of Psychology to the Problems of Personal and Business Efficiency by Hilton, Warren

An unusually difficult subject of thought does not injure the intellect.

From A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy by Husik, Isaac

She had, ere this, proved herself to be a deeply thoughtful child, and the grown people about her did not suspect how much she was disturbed by a new subject of thought.

From Carolyn of the Corners by Endicott, Ruth Belmore

To call to mind; to recall or bring to recollection, reflection, or consideration; to think; to consider; Ð generally followed by a reflexive pronoun, often with of or that before the subject of thought.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

This grasp of the most difficult subject of thought, and the oceanic, myriad-minded greatness of his plays prove him intellectually the greatest of the human race.

From The World's Best Books : A Key to the Treasures of Literature by Parsons, Frank