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

England did not surrender the refugees, and why should Belgium be behindhand in magnanimity?

From Victor Hugo: His Life and Works by Smith, G. Barnett

Well, he is a very old customer," the banker replied patiently, "and he's hard hit--he wanted it for wages, and I fear that he's behindhand with them.

From Ovington's Bank by Weyman, Stanley J.

Not only were the mails often one day behindhand in arriving in London, but the letters they brought were charged with an additional rate of postage in respect of the distance between Dublin and Howth.

From The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 by Joyce, Herbert

Mr. Saltus was never behindhand when he had decided to go anywhere.

From Edgar Saltus: The Man by Saltus, Marie