. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "In this frame, an Agent or Cause changes the duration of an Event. The Event will then take place for a New_duration, rather than the Initial_duration. This can be done with by certain Means, in a certain Manner or to a certain Degree.\nDon't let him prolong the discussion to an absurd length.\nHarsh weather made it necessary to cut the tour short from its original four months to three. CNI"^^ . . . .