v. (-rr-) 1 come into being as an event or process.

- exist or be encountered in some place or conditions.

- (foll. By to) come into the mind of. [latin occurro befall]

n. - large expanse of sea, esp. Each of the main areas called the atlantic, pacific, indian, arctic, and antarctic oceans.

- (often in pl.) Colloq. Very large expanse or quantity. oceanic adj. [greek okeanos]

n. (brit. Ochre) 1 earth used as yellow, brown, or red pigment.

- pale brownish-yellow colour. ochreous adj. [greek okhra]

n. (us ocher) 1 earth used as yellow, brown, or red pigment.

- pale brownish-yellow colour. ochreous adj. [greek okhra]

n. (also octette) 1 a musical composition for eight performers. B the performers.

- group of eight. [italian or german: related to *octa-]

n. Widespread dislike or disapproval of a person or action. [latin, = hatred]

n. (us odor) 1 smell or fragrance.

- quality or trace (an odour of intolerance).

- regard, repute (in bad odour). odorous adj. Odourless adj. [latin odor]

n. - less valuable edible parts of a carcass, esp. The heart, liver, etc.

- refuse, scraps. [dutch afval: related to *off, *fall]

—v. - present for acceptance, refusal, or consideration.

- (foll. By to + infin.) Express readiness or show intention.

- provide; give an opportunity for.

- make available for sale.

- present to the attention.

- present (a sacrifice etc.).

- present itself; occur (as opportunity offers).

- attempt (violence, resistance, etc.). —n. - expression of readiness to do or give if desired, or to buy or sell.

- amount offered.

- proposal (esp. Of marriage).

- bid. on offer for sale at a certain (esp. Reduced) price. [latin offero oblat-]

adv. (oftener, oftenest) 1 a frequently; many times. B at short intervals.

- in many instances.