a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number
a small elite group
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
(comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
(nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer
(usually preceded by `no') lower in quality
comparative of little
