| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] little [adj -er] than a | 7 |
|
| 2 | was little [adj] than a | 7 |
|
| 3 | [was/were] little good than a | 6 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] little better than a | 6 |
|
