Emily Dickinson Lexicon

LIT'TLE, n.

1. A small quantity or amount. He demanded much and obtained little. He had little of his father's liberality.
2. A small space. Much was in little writ. – Dryden.
3. Any thing small, slight, or of inconsiderable importance. I view with anger and disdain, / How little gives thee joy and pain. – Prior.
4. Not much. These they are fitted for, and little else. – Cheyne.