inscription; epitaph; (manufacturer's) engraved signature; motto; maxim
derisory; negligible; minimal; nominal; imperceptible
one in a million (chance, etc.); one in ten thousand; in the unlikely event that
preliminary investigation; preparation
arrogance; haughtiness; conceitedness
battle of wits; contest of wits
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
(doing) as one pleases; to one's heart's content; letting (something) go unchecked; leaving uncontrolled; leaving (something) to take its own course
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
four corners; four ordinal directions
biological child; one's own child
to stay (at); to stop (at)
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house; separation from; loss of interest in; independence of
door handle; doorknob; door knob; knob or handle which operates the door catch
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
very young; little; childish; immature
cunning; crafty; wily; sly
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
tough; strong; stiff; tenacious
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
dissection; autopsy; analysis
tag (children's game); tig
to lure someone; to entice someone
Hades (Greek god); Pluto (Roman god)
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
defect; deficiency; imperfection; Yours in haste
at first; in the beginning; originally
to go out of use; to become obsolete; to die out; to go out of fashion