Ar-riv'al, n.
n. [From arrive, q. v.] 1. The act of arriving, or coming; the act of reaching a place, from a distance, whether by water (as in its original sense) or by land.
Our watchmen from the towers, with longing eyes, Expect his swift arrival. Dryden.
Sense 2. The attainment or gaining of any object, by effort, agreement, practice, or study; as, our arrival at this conclusion was wholly unexpected.
Sense 3. The person or thing arriving; as, news brought by the last arrival.
The next arrivals here will gladlier build their nests. Warner.