Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• string up: To hang someone by a rope, especially as a form of punishment or execution.
• regardless of
• name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• except that: But; with the exception that.
• end up with: To have something as a result.
• out of tune: Not playing or singing notes at the correct pitch; not in harmony.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
• slightly: Only a little
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• perfect: So good it cannot be improved
• root: Emotional connection with a place, history etc.
• string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
• instrument: Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
• equal: Same in shape, size, or number
• bump: To bounce along over a rough surface
• tune: To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
• fiction: Made-up stories; imagined events
• minor: Not so large in size; not important or valuable
• sharp: Person's name
• frequency: Number of repetitions of (radio or sound) wave