Alternatively, the little woman (4)
I believe the answer is:
else
This could be a double definition.
'alternatively' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'little woman' is the second definition.
'Else' can be an answer for 'woman'. I'm not sure about the 'little' bit.
'the' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for else that I've seen before include "As an alternative" , "Adverb meaning if not, otherwise" , "Alternatively" , "Eels (anag)" , "Other than (what is under consideration)" .)