arrival
accomplishment of an objective
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,564 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 11,702 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.006% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- accomplishment of an objective also: reaching
- the act of arriving at a certain place they awaited her arrival
- someone who arrives (or has arrived) also: arriver, comer
arrival in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Then he hid himself in the castle and awaited the old witch’s arrival.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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But alas! my dear friend the captain soon departed this life after his arrival.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures · Daniel Defoe · Chapter 1
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She was about to yield, however, when her father’s arrival cut short their conversation.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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He sends Eumaeus to Penelope with news of his arrival, and then Athene reveals Odysseus to Telemachus.
The Odyssey of Homer · 751? BCE-651? BCE Homer · Chapter 1
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In a few moments the arrival was on the high seat, the footman behind, and the mare speeding up the road.
Emily Fox-Seton · Frances Hodgson Burnett · Chapter 1