Example sentences of "[adv] [pron] [verb] a little " in BNC.

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1 so , with the best will in the world it 's going to be six months so let's so we need a little of breathing space
2 " Well , " Graham said slowly , deciding he had better say something nice , " it 's good , but perhaps it needs a little work . "
3 Somehow I find a little peace of mind knowing that I 'm in the one place in the world where I once knew true happiness . ’
4 Soon she saw a little glass box near her on the floor .
5 Besides she had a little money of her own .
6 Had n't she earned a little peace and quiet ?
7 I put my photos up and then I had a little rest .
8 Well it used to be er one road used to be called Meadow Flats , and then you go a little way down another road and it used to be called the bottoms .
9 But if you miss only two or three weeks then you pay a little money — 23p , I think it is .
10 Then she saw a little glass table with three legs , and on the top of it was a very small gold key .
11 Raith Rovers are hardly world beaters but then they haf a little help from the referee who gave them a dodgy penalty and turn down two good penalty appeals in the last two minutes .
12 Maybe he had a little doubt as he approached the ramp , but he opened up the throttle again and landed on the rear wheel , as planned . ’
13 ‘ That 's when I thought a little research might be in order .
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