In this context, "jest" refers to something done or said in a playful or joking manner, implying that the writings were not meant to be taken seriously. The older brother suggests that the inscriptions might have been created as a joke or for amusement, rather than conveying a serious message.
a witty remark
There is no such word as "oakward." Perhaps you are thinking of "awkward".
Perhaps you mean "dismay", which is acute disappointment.
being nude(naked) in public perhaps?
Perhaps you mean "gourmet", a person who has a refined taste in food and drink.
a witty remark
Perhaps you may find him in the library. Perhaps is an adverb usually it goes at the beginning of a sentence.
Perhaps you mean Spherical?See definition of Spherical at:spherical
There are different answers for that question, but I will give an example. "I want to animate that picture." Perhaps I do not understand your question. I do not recall the word "animate" a animal life related word. The definition for it is: To make a picture or painting move. Or perhaps there is another definition for it. Well, this is the best I can do.
Perhaps we will go to the Halloween party.
No, a comma is not necessary after "perhaps" when it is at the beginning of a sentence unless it is followed by a contrasting idea.
Perhaps ultramodern?
There is no such thing. Perhaps you are thinking of a gemologist.
Equiangular, perhaps.
Dialogue is just talking, so the sentence "Perhaps it's in your pocket" would already be in dialogue.
There is no such word as "oakward." Perhaps you are thinking of "awkward".
Perhaps you mean "dismay", which is acute disappointment.