Little Johnny and his family lived in the country, and as a result seldom had guests. He was eager to help his mother after his father appeared with two dinner guests from the office. When the dinner was nearly over, Little Johnny went to the kitchen and proudly carried in the first piece of apple pie, giving it to his father who passed it to a guest.
Little Johnny came in with a second piece of pie and gave it to his father, who again gave it to a guest.
This was too much for Little Johnny, who said, "It"s no use, Dad. The pieces are all the same size."
—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]
