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Meanings of little distance in English

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Usage of little distance in English
1
The remainder of the detachment followed in support at some little distance.
The Bravest of the Brave — or, with Peterborough in Spain
2
Waymark turned his head; the man was at a little distance behind.
The Unclassed
3
A little distance away she placed the second and then the third.
A Girl of the Limberlost
4
The ground was cut up at a little distance from the coop.
Hiram the Young Farmer
5
The station was built at a little distance from the town proper.
Two Boys and a Fortune; Or, The Tyler Will
6
For a little distance from the house the road was fairly level.
Bert Wilson in the Rockies
7
The brooks are full, an' in the dark we'd make little distance.
The Last Trail
8
At a little distance Arthur sat up and threw off the clothes.
The Gadfly
9
Boone and Kenton went with them a little distance into the woods.
The Border Watch: A Story of the Great Chief's Last Stand
10
At this moment one of the keepers appeared at a little distance.
Gryll Grange
11
At a little distance from the watcher was a clump of trees.
Indian Story and Song, from North America
12
Roldan accompanied him a little distance on horseback, evidently disturbed in mind.
The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Volume II)
13
It's a little distance from here, but it might work for you.
The Land of Painted Caves
14
Anne went a little distance down the path with him talking anxiously.
Within the Tides: Tales
15
A little distance up the river they met a boat coming down.
Aladdin O'Brien
16
His nurse was at a little distance gazing absently at the sea.
The Bell-Ringer of Angel's, and Other Stories
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Little distance through the time
Little distance across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Rare