little
/ˈlɪ.tl̩/ particle A1- Not much, only a little: only a small amount (of). · There is (very) little water left.· We had very little to do.
Comparative less · Superlative least
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The tree made a good, thick covering to protect them from the dew, and the Tin Woodman chopped a great pile of wood with his axe and Dorothy built a splendid fire that warmed her and made her feel less lonely.
In the gallery there were many family portraits, but they could have little to fix the attention of a stranger.
Elizabeth coloured, and said, “A little.”
“Yes, but to be captain one must do a little flattery to one’s patrons.”
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