The doctor explained to Jenkins that he had a serious ailment for which an operation was absolutely imperative.
The patient turned pale and asked, "Isn’t it very dangerous?"
"Yes," the doctor replied. "Five out of six who undergo this operation die, but as for you, you have nothing to worry about."
"Why not?" eagerly inquired the patient.
"Well, you’re sure to recover because my last five patients died," the doctor reassured him.
—adj. - a one, no matter which, of several (cannot find any answer). B some, no matter how much or many or of what sort (if any books arrive; have you any sugar?).
- a minimal amount of (hardly any difference).
- whichever is chosen (any fool knows).
- an appreciable or significant (did not stay for any length of time; has any amount of money). —pron. - any one (did not know any of them).
- any number or amount (are any of them yours?). —adv. (usu. With neg. Or interrog.) At all (is that any good?). [old english ænig: related to *one, *-y1]
- —adj. - a one, no matter which, of several (cannot find any answer). B some, no matter how much or many or of what sort (if any books arrive; have you any sugar?).
- a minimal amount of (hardly any difference).
- whichever is chosen (any fool knows).
- an appreciable or significant (did not stay for any length of time; has any amount of money). —pron. - any one (did not know any of them).
- any number or amount (are any of them yours?). —adv. (usu. With neg. Or interrog.) At all (is that any good?). [old english ænig: related to *one, *-y1]
