traditional; from ancient times; formerly
constituent country; constituent nation
extension; elongation; (total) length; extension (e.g. of one's work); continuation; extension (of a line segment); extension (property of occupying space)
to take (all of) into consideration
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
proposed site; site chosen
light (flavor, color, etc.); simple; plain; frank; candid; easygoing
fast-talking; rapid talking
to polish up; to shine up
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
smooth (i.e. without problems)
relationship of mutual trust; fiduciary relation
joint establishment (esp. schools of different levels or different courses of study); establishment as an annex (e.g. of a school); juxtaposition; placing side by side
to play a central role; to take a leading part
institute of technology; technological university; technical university; engineering college
literary woman; talented woman
(United States) Air Force Academy
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
something out of the ordinary; variant; variety; person with an unusual character or background; unique figure; exceptional type
government service; entering government service; finding a new lord or master to serve (of a ronin)
being attached (to); being affiliated (to); belonging (to); attached school; affiliated school
staff member; station employee; official
unique; distinctive; novel; different color (colour)
example; illustration; precedent
(weather) front; front line; the front; battlefront
commissioned officer; military officer
head researcher (at a research institute)
assistant; helper; assistant (to a professor); research assistant
Vega (star in the constellation Lyra); Alpha Lyrae
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
social unrest; public anxiety
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
to be selected (from among many people)
merit system (as opposed to seniority); meritocracy; ability-ism