2. Primus stove (pg. 110): A small, single-flame stove powered by kerosene. It is somewhat similar to a Bunsen Burner and is often used for camping.
3. Massoud (pg. 111): Military leader who played a leading role in driving Soviet troops out of Afghanistan. He is nicknamed the Lion of Panjshir. He was assassinated on September 9, 2001 by suspected al Qaeda agents. He was named a national hero in 2002.
4. Gulbuddin Hekmatyar (pg. 111): Prime minister of Afghanistan from 1993 to 1994. He is known as one of the most controversial leaders. He is accused of spending more time killing other Mujahedeen than Soviets and possibly civilians. He is currently wanted in the United States for participating in terrorist acts with al Qaeda and the Taliban.
5. Threadbare (pg. 110): having all the original covering (such as wool or fur) worn off the fabric so that the threads are exposed; in other words, shabby or worn out.
6. Cupola (pg. 112): a roof or ceiling in the form of a dome
7. Khrushchev blocks (pg. 112): a cheaply built five-story building with 80 apartments, common in the 1960s when the Soviets occupied Afghanistan. Architectural excess was reduced under communist rule and many of these buildings were erected in Kabul during this time.
8.Maidenhead (pg. 116): Virginity
9. Tomes (pg. 123): a very heavy, large, or learned book
10. Exorbitantly (pg. 125): extravagant, unreasonable or highly excessive.
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