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