after a long time / for the first time in a long time / for a long time / for an age

long time / long period of time / for a long time / for an age

amsonia / Amsonia elliptica <scientific name> / amsony

amsonia / Amsonia elliptica <scientific name> / amsony

excrement / excretions / solid organic waste matter / body wastes / discharges / feces / evacuation feces

prepare / make / execute

make a long march as a punitive expedition / making a long march as a punitive expedition

<<tone>> modulation / fix / <<engine>> tuning *something up / <<tone>> tuning / <<engine>> tune up / <<tone>> modulate / <<tone>> tune / rectification / regulate / adjustment / rectify / coordination / adjust / regulation / fixing / coordinate

confront / challenge / stand up to / face

collect taxes / levy taxes