The lengthening of a short syllable
The condition of being protracted
The act of making a plot on paper.
An anterior movement on the horizontal plane; The forward movement of the tongue or of a limb
The act of protracting
A short period of spoken dialogue in an otherwise sung-through musical.
The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.
A brief interval of rest or relief.
A reprieve, especially from a sentence of death.
To delay or postpone (an event).
To allow (a person) extra time to fulfil some obligation.