Meanings of accept small in English

I'd rather trust to Mr. Hounsditch and accept small interest.

I do not accept small sums now.

Mr Budgett could accept small profits on his ready-money transactions, and by their frequency, outstrip heavier-pursed but also heavier-minded men.

Ladies may, as has been stated, accept small courtesies and favors from strangers, but must check at once any attempt at familiarity.

Besides, there is nothing shameful about accepting small favors from your parents.

Groups of truculent young Arabs followed us shouting objurgations, and accepting small coins as ransom.

Mexican authorities accepted small groups for asylum processing and handed out 45-day visitor permits to others.

He accepted small articles of food from our hands, eyeing us intently, retired and examined them.

Before the trial, the risk of losing unemployment benefits and the cumbersome process of reapplying for them were an obstacle to accepting small job assignments.