Example sentences of "[coord] [verb] [adv] a little [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | Children can either take remedies as a powder by crushing the pill between two clean teaspoons , or dissolved in a little clean , fresh water in a glass . |
2 | Ollie scooped out the money and found just a little short of l 5 |
3 | But according to Paul Holmes , Date could not return Minton 's affection and seemed always a little embarrassed to be the object of such attention . |
4 | He was sweating and looking just a little desperate as he bent over yet again . |
5 | We were all very fond of him and felt just a little protective towards him ! |
6 | ‘ I 've known him a long time , ’ Maggie said desperately , knowing quite well that she was being taunted and feeling just a little defenceless . |