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| interrogative |
a word, phrase, or other expression that is often used to ask a question. "When" is an interrogative in the sentence, "When will they arrive?" [1/2 definitions] |
| jump |
to arrive at impulsively or hastily. [1/20 definitions] |
| land |
to arrive on the ground or other surface. [1/4 definitions] |
| launch window |
the short period of time during which a rocket must be launched if it is to arrive at a certain place at a certain time. |
| make |
to arrive at or in time for. [1/11 definitions] |
| no-show |
(informal) one who does not arrive or appear when expected. [1/2 definitions] |
| reach |
to arrive at. [1/3 definitions] |
| round |
to arrive at completion or perfection. [1/24 definitions] |
| schedule |
a list of times when public vehicles such as buses and trains arrive and depart. [1/4 definitions] |
| show up |
to arrive at a place. |
| timetable |
a schedule that lists the times at which certain events take place. People read timetables to find out when trains, buses, or airplanes will arrive or leave. |
| turn out |
to arrive for an event. [1/4 definitions] |
| turn up |
to appear or arrive late, unexpectedly, or in a certain way. [1/2 definitions] |
| vault2 |
to arrive at a position or accomplish something suddenly, as if with a leap or spring. [1/4 definitions] |
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