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
‘Trying?’ said the Judge, looking up from his soup; for the Bride had determined not to be behindhand in keeping her promise, and had opened the attack thus early.
From A Bride from the Bush by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung
I spent a shilling unsuccessfully; Inie knocked one down at the first shot, and Bob, not to be behindhand, watched his chance and stole one, for which may goodness forgive him.
From The Cruise of the Land-Yacht "Wanderer" Thirteen Hundred Miles in my Caravan by Gordon Stables
England did not surrender the refugees, and why should Belgium be behindhand in magnanimity?
From Victor Hugo: His Life and Works by G. Barnett Smith
Mr. Saltus was never behindhand when he had decided to go anywhere.
From Edgar Saltus: The Man by Marie Saltus
