behindhand
Example Sentences
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Considering that this Fantaisie' was ordered, and paid for, and eaten more than a year ago, I realize that I am behindhand with it.
From Time Magazine Archive
Nor was Smith behindhand in noting the effect produced.
From Shrewsbury A Romance by Stanley J. Weyman
As regards works of a scientific character, the Magyars until recently were confessedly behindhand as compared with many other European nations.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" by Various
The Eastern Counties are the most behindhand in the science, although they have good rivers in the Orwell and Yare.
From Boating by W. B. Woodgate
Cannes Nov. 25, 1881 I have been away from Cannes for a few days, and am ashamed to be again behindhand.
From Letters of Lord Acton To Mary, Daughter of the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone by John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron Acton
