Chapter II
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 of Hex is here in full — 479 sentences across 96 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Sure I will. Ma," Rudi said. "I got a job. I start tomorrow. In an office, wrapping things.
Hex
Chapter II · Chapter 2
Chapter 2 of Hex is here in full — 479 sentences across 96 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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"Sure
I
will.
Ma,"
Rudi
said.
"I
got
a
job.
I
start
tomorrow.
In
an
office,
wrapping
things.
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Hex
Chapter II · Chapter 2
Chapter 2 of Hex is here in full — 479 sentences across 96 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/95 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
Line 1
"Sure
I
will.
/ʃʊr aɪ wɪl/
Line 2
Ma,"
Rudi
said.
Line 3
"I
got
a
job.
/aɪ ɡɑːt ə dʒɑːb/
Line 4
I
start
tomorrow.
/aɪ stɑːrt təˈmɑːroʊ/
Line 5
In
an
office,
wrapping
things.
/ɪn æn ˈɔːfɪs ˈræpɪŋ θɪŋz/
Learner Dictionary
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “"I got a job.”
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading “"I got a job.”
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “In an office, wrapping things.”
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I start tomorrow.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “"Sure I will.”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “In an office, wrapping things.”
tomorrow
noun
US /təˈmɑːroʊ/
the day after today
From this reading “I start tomorrow.”
wrapping
noun
US /ˈræpɪŋ/
the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
From this reading “In an office, wrapping things.”
All words in this reading · 16
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I got a job.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In an office, wrapping things.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I got a job.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Sure I will.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In an office, wrapping things.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading "I got a job.
ManounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Ma," Rudi said.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading In an office, wrapping things.
Rudi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ma," Rudi said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Ma," Rudi said.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I start tomorrow.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure I will.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In an office, wrapping things.
tomorrownounUS /təˈmɑːroʊ/
the day after today
From this reading I start tomorrow.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Sure I will.
wrappingnounUS /ˈræpɪŋ/
the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
From this reading In an office, wrapping things.
Chapter 2 of Hex by Laurence M. Janifer holds 479 sentences, grouped into 96 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
What does chapter 2 of Hex contain?
Chapter 2 holds 479 sentences of Hex, unabridged, divided into 96 reading sections.
This page carries chapter 2 of Hex by Laurence M. Janifer exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 479 sentences, grouped into 96 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.
How do I study chapter 2 of Hex?
Work through the 96 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.
Each of the 96 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.
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Common questions about reading Hex by Laurence M. Janifer on this page, its source edition and its audio.
Is this the complete text of Hex?
Yes. All 955 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #24397 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.
Which edition of Hex is used?
Project Gutenberg eBook #24397, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.
How long does Hex take to read?
About 79 minutes of reading across 191 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.
How to read Hex section by section
How to work through Hex section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.
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Vocabulary met early in Hex
Words and structures a reader meets early in Hex, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.
- Young
- A word that appears in the opening chapter of Hex; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
- Enthusiastic
- A word that appears in the opening chapter of Hex; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
- Worker
- A word that appears in the opening chapter of Hex; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
- Welfare
- A word that appears in the opening chapter of Hex; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.