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Breadwinner ch 1-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| chador | a full-length outer garment consisting of a large piece of cloth that is wrapped around the head and upper body |
| forbade | refuse to allow (something). |
| decreed | order (something) by decree. |
| burqas | a long, loose garment covering the whole body from head to feet, worn in public by some Muslim women |
| Intricate Taliban | students" or "seekers". It is the plural of the word ṭ |
| Looter decree | to significantly strengthen penalties for looting and impersonating first responders during emergencies |
| Hospitable | friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests. |
| Turban | a traditional headcovering created by winding cloth around the head, with deep roots in the Indian subcontinent, Middle East, and Africa |
| Routine | a sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program. |
| Dawdling | waste time; be slow. |
| Latrine | , usually, simple,, non-flush toilet or communal sanitation system |
| Escort | a person, vehicle, or group accompanying another for protection or as a mark of rank. |
| gesturing | gesturing make a gesture. |
| Objections | an expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition; a reason for disagreeing. |
| Intact | not damaged or impaired in any way; complete |
| Unhearth | find (something) in the ground by digging. |
| Uttering | make (a sound) with one's voice. |
| severed | having been cut or sliced off. |