preceding chapter
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preceding
adjective[before noun]
uk/prɪˈsiː.dɪŋ/us/priːˈsiː.dɪŋ/
existing or happening before someone ...
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chapter
noun[C]
uk/ˈtʃæp.tər/us/ˈtʃæp.tɚ/
any of the separate parts into which a book or other piece of text is divided, usually given a number ...
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(Definition ofprecedingandchapterfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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In theprecedingchapter, 'subordinate clause' is used in the sense of dependent clause, covering both the above subtypes (p. 545).
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Many of her observations about these novels build on what we have learned from theprecedingchapter.
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Chapter 5 details the different types of aphasia discussed in theprecedingchapterand the hypothesized mechanisms responsible for the emergence of aphasic behavior in patients.
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This chapter also serves to tie together the analyses introduced in theprecedingchapter, as it examines the interaction of phenomena at various segmental and prosodic levels.
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In general, the exercises are quite stimulating, but by assuming language knowledge not covered in theprecedingchapter(s) they may appear too difficult to students.
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Chap. 5 concentrates on the doctrine of homogenism, a principle that underlies the key concepts discussed in theprecedingchapter.
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This excellent summation of the book adeptly draws together the many and varied issues raised in the preceding chapters.
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Chapter 7 provides a brief overview of general conclusions concerning the architecture of the grammar that can be drawn on the basis of the discussions in the preceding chapters.
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Chap. 11 is a short summary and synthesis of data presented in the preceding chapters.
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Because of this, it is sometimes proposed that the martyrdom account was the original text to which the preceding chapters were affixed.
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This edition added two extra chapters, and substantial endnotes to the preceding chapters, reflecting new findings and thoughts.
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Critical reviews favored the game's comparable presentation and use of the established gameplay model from preceding chapters in the series, though nearly all judged it a redundant sequel.
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