| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | was little more than a [noun sg] | 51 |
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| 2 | was little [det] than a [noun sg] | 51 |
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| 3 | was little more than a [noun sg] | 51 |
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| 4 | was little [adj] than a [noun sg] | 47 |
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| 5 | was little [adj] than a whisper | 6 |
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