In literature, the word "longer" functions both as a comparative adjective and an adverb to denote an extension in time or quantity, often marking a shift or cessation in action or state. As a comparative adjective, it appears in contexts such as evaluating works—with Burns's "longer poems" considered more noteworthy [1]—or comparing durations, as in "a longer journey" [2]. In its adverbial form, especially when paired with "no," it signals the end of a condition, as when characters express they can "endure no longer" or "stay any longer" [3, 4, 5]. Additionally, it highlights subtle transitions in emotional or narrative tone, whether emphasizing hesitation in physical action—"I won't listen to you any longer" [4]—or signaling internal change, as when a character is "no longer himself" [6]. This dual functionality enriches the narrative by providing a precise indication of temporal or qualitative changes in the storyline.