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
Mr. Saltus was never behindhand when he had decided to go anywhere.
From Edgar Saltus: The Man by Marie Saltus
Nevertheless, he could not help putting one or two questions, for his own information; to which the garden satrap was not in the least behindhand with his answers.
From Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3) Tales by Musaeus, Tieck, Richter by Thomas Carlyle
One Kay, a large, seedy lawyer, who wore shabby black and white stockings, and shoes, was always behindhand with his share of cash.
From Curiosities of Impecuniosity by H. G. Somerville
Nor was Smith behindhand in noting the effect produced.
From Shrewsbury A Romance by Stanley J. Weyman
