first chapter

Frequency: 8.535.1 per million words

Refers to the initial chapter of a book.

chapterADJECTIVE + chapter (part of a book)

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first

Examples (10)

  • The first chapter immediately hooked me with its mysterious opening scene.
  • In the first chapter, the author introduces the main protagonist and the central conflict.
  • I've only read the first chapter so far, but I'm already invested in the story.
  • For homework, please read the first chapter of "Great Expectations".
  • He spent weeks perfecting the first chapter to ensure it grabbed the reader's attention.
  • The plot twist in the first chapter was completely unexpected.
  • Could you summarize the key points from the first chapter for me?
  • The setting is vividly described in the book's first chapter.
  • The first chapter lays the groundwork for the entire series.
  • After finishing the first chapter, she knew this would become her favorite novel.