it's been a long time; long time no see
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
promotion; advancement; rising in rank
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
handsome; shapely; clean-cut (features); decent; proper; correct
white (complexion); fair-skinned
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
image quality (film, video, etc.)
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
unshapely; ill-formed; misshapen; awkward; clumsy
stagnation; tie-up; standstill; congestion; delay; accumulation
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
tranquility; tranquillity; calmness; serenity; quietness
after a long time; for the first time in a while