chapter
Translation
chapter, branch, period
Examples
I've just finished reading the first chapter.
I've just finished reading the first chapter.
She joined the local chapter of the society.
She joined the local chapter of the society.
His retirement marked the end of a chapter in his life.
His retirement marked the end of a chapter in his life.
Grammar Patterns
a chapter ((of a book)) a main division of a book I've just finished reading the first chapter.
a chapter ((of an organization)) a local branch of a society She joined the local chapter of the society.
a chapter ((in sb's life)) a period of time His retirement marked the end of a chapter in his life.
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Etymology
From Old French 'chapitre', from Latin 'capitulum', diminutive of 'caput' (head). Originally referred to a heading of a section.
Memory Tips
A 'chapter' is like the 'head' of a new section in a book or an organization.