A little / A few -- Not many / two or three (positive / still remain)

1. A little + uncountable noun
• There is a little rice in the bowl. It should be enough for me.


2. A few + countable noun
• We can expect a few cars on the street this morning.


3. A litte can used as adverb to explain adjective.
   • Jim is a little nervous when he was on the stage yesterday.