The word “long” in literature serves a dual function, often denoting both physical extension and the passage of time. It appears to mark prolonged journeys, such as a “long voyage” [1] or a “long journey” culminating at a humble stable [2], while also representing enduring traditions or extended periods of waiting and recollection [3, 4, 5]. At times it describes tangible attributes like the “long legs” of a character [6] or the “long avenues” of trees [7], and in other contexts, it intensifies emotional or narrative stakes—for instance, a “long farewell” that resonates deeply with memory [8, 9]. Throughout the literature, “long” is deployed both literally and metaphorically to underscore duration, distance, and the enduring nature of events or sentiments.